How Do I Track My Kentucky State Tax Refund?

You can check the status of your Kentucky state tax refund by visiting Where’s My Refund?

Scroll down to the bottom of the page where it says, “Check Refund Status Online”.

You will need to enter:

• Your Social Security Number
• Refund amount (whole dollars only)

Then click the “Next” button to check the refund status of your current year return.

Note: If you want to check the refund status for a previous year’s return, you must call (502) 564-4581 to speak to an examiner.

Refund FAQs:

How long does it take to get a Kentucky tax refund?

According to the Kentucky Department of Revenue, refund processing times are as follows:

• E-filed returns – 4-6 weeks. Add an additional week if you requested a paper check.
• Paper returns – 10-14 weeks.

How often does refund status update?

Where’s My Refund? is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is usually updated nightly.

How long does a Kentucky amended refund take?

Amended returns take 20 weeks or more to be processed.