Question:   Is it possible to find out if a federal tax refund check has been cashed?

Answer:   If you need to know whether your federal tax refund check has been cashed, you can initiate a trace on your refund by one of the following methods:

• You can go to the “Where’s my Refund” system available through www.irs.gov and request assistance.
• You can call IRS at 800-829-1954 and either use the automated system or speak with an agent.
• If you filed a Married Filing Joint return you cannot initiate a trace using automation, but the applications will issue you a Form 3911 (PDF), Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund.

If you are trying to obtain a photocopy of your refund check because of a dispute over the proceeds, call IRS at 800-829-1954 and request assistance.

If you are inquiring about a check that was issued to someone other than yourself, the IRS is not allowed under the Privacy Act of 1974 to disclose any information.