Wondering how soon you’ll receive your tax refund? We’ll show you how to check on the status of your refund.

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Tax season is in full swing, with more than 200 million returns headed for the IRS. By the time it’s over, two-thirds of Americans expect to receive a tax refund.

Taxpayers may be feeling financially strained, but that’s not stopping them from requesting extra withholding from their paychecks to ensure they aren’t surprised by higher obligations when they file—and in many cases to guarantee a bigger tax refund.