 TITLE: What Is a Tax Refund? CONTENT: Where Is My Tax Refund?\n-----------------------\nThe IRS says it issues nine out of 10 refunds in fewer than 21 days. Of course, if your return is incomplete or incorrect, includes a claim for an Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit, or you've been a victim of identity theft, your refund may take longer to process. You'll also wait longer if you file your taxes or receive your refund by mail.\nYou can track your refund payment using the IRS' Where's My Refund? tool or by downloading the IRS2Go mobile app. Using these tools won't expedite your refund, but they will allow you to see its progress. Many states also have online or mobile tracking for tax refunds: Search your state and \"tax refund tracking\" to find out more. END