Visit the official tax authority website for your country
Use the “Check Refund Status” or “Tax Return Status” tool
Enter your tax ID, Social Security number, or taxpayer reference number
Provide your filing status and refund amount if requested
Log in to your online tax account if you have one
Check the status through the tax authority’s mobile app if available
Call the tax authority’s automated phone service
Contact the tax authority directly if the status is not available online
Review your tax filing confirmation or acknowledgement number
Wait for the processing period to pass before checking again