To check the progress of your current year's tax refund, call 1-800-829-4477 and use the refund status option offered on the IRS TeleTax system. A small percentage of tax refunds may be delayed because of compliance reviews to ensure that returns are accurate.

If you file a complete and accurate tax return and you are due a federal refund, you should receive your refund: 

• In as little as 48 hours Quick Refund if you qualify and file electronically.
• An average of 10 to 17 days after the acknowledgment date if you file electronically, and you elect to receive your refund via Direct Deposit.
• Within 4 weeks after the acknowledgment date if you file electronically, and you receive your refund via U.S. Mail.
• Within 6 weeks from the date the IRS receives your return, if you file via U.S. Mail.

For more specific information regarding anticipated tax refund dates with electronic filing, click here or seeIRS Publication 2043, IRS e-file 2005 Refund Cycle Chart.