Is it possible to track the status of a state tax refund?

The best way to track the status of a state tax refund is to check online with the taxing authority of the specific state's official website, advises eFile. As of 2015, all but nine U.S. states have state tax.

When checking the status of a state tax return, people need to provide certain personal information, such as a Social Security number, the amount of the tax refund and the filing status. In order to gain access to any information regarding a refund, the information provided must match the information that is shown on the tax return, according to the IRS.