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Where’s my refund – Kentucky?

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To check the status of your Kentucky state refund online, go to https://refund.ky.gov/.

In order to view status information, you will be prompted to enter the following information:

Kentucky refund

  • Social Security number
  • Refund amount from your return
  • Click on “Get Refund Status” to view your refund status.

Generally, e-filed returns deposited electronically take two to three weeks, but allow an extra week if a paper check was requested. Generally, paper returns take eight  to 12 weeks, if completed correctly (for resident returns). (Non-resident Kentucky returns could take an additional two to three weeks.

What can cause a delay in my Kentucky refund?

A number of things can cause a delay in your Kentucky refund. They include:

  • If the department needs to verify information reported on your return or request additional information, the process will take longer.
  • Math errors in your return or other adjustments.
  • You used more than one form type to complete your return.
  • Your return was missing information or incomplete.

Need more Kentucky refund and tax information?

Want more information about Kentucky refunds? Visit the following websites:

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Need to check the status of your federal refund? Visit our Where’s My Refund page to find out how soon you’ll receive your federal refund.

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