Check When Your Federal Tax Refund Will Arrive In NY

NEW YORK — Yes, you have more time to file your federal and state income taxes this year, but if you are getting a refund, why would you want to wait?

The U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service recently announced the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15 to May 17.

New York also extended its filing deadline to May 17.

Tax payments will not be subject to penalties or interest if filed and paid by May 17.

In place now is the ability to check on the status of your federal refund — that is, if you are getting one.

Click on the Get My Refund Status button on this web page to begin the process.

You'll need your Social Security number, your filing status (single, married, etc.) and the amount of refund you are expecting as shown on your tax return.

You should be able to find the status 24 hours after e-filing your return. Filing status is updated daily, the agency said, usually overnight.

The IRS said it issues more than nine out of 10 refunds in fewer than 21 days.

It takes longer for the agency to process mailed documents, so if possible, your return should be filed electronically.

There are coronavirus-related mail processing delays; all mail is processed in the order in which it is received.

The IRS said you can receive your refund more quickly if you provide direct deposit information. It can be deposited into up to three accounts. Information on using direct deposit can be found here.

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