Pro Publica – For many Americans, hitting “submit” isn’t the last step in the tax-filing process. Here’s what you need to know about checking your return’s status, reasons it may be delayed and the truth about companies that promise quick cash during tax season.How do I track my tax return? …To track your tax return, there are three things you need:

• Your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
• Your filing status: single filer, married filing jointly, married filing separately or head of household. Find out what these mean here.
• Your exact refund amount…”