Where's My Refund?

Use Where's My Refund? to find out if the Illinois Department of Revenue has initiated the refund process. For more specific information about the status of your refund after the Illinois Department of Revenue has finished processing it, you can check the Illinois Comptroller's Find Your Illinois Tax Refund System .

What do I do if my refund is different than what was shown on my return?

If your refund amount is different than what is shown on your return, you will receive a notice within 7 to 10 business days explaining the difference.

How long does it take to get my refund?

If you file your return electronically and have your refund directly deposited into your checking or savings account, you will receive your refund faster. If you file a paper return, the timeframe is extended. You may use our refund inquiry application to check the status of your current year refund.

I have lost or misplaced my refund check, how do I go about getting a new one?

For a replacement check you must call the Comptroller's Office at 1-800-877-8078.

I have not received my refund check. According to your site it has been more than 30 days since it was mailed. What should I do?

For a replacement check you must call the Comptroller's Office at 1-800-877-8078.

I found my uncashed refund check from a prior year. I am unable to cash it because it is over one year old. How do I go about replacing it?

For a replacement check you must call the Comptroller's Office at 1-800-877-8078.