There are three status updates which the taxpayer might see: “received return,” “refund approved,” or “refund sent.” If the refund has been sent, it could be up to 5 days before the money shows up in your bank account or a few weeks before your check has been received.

If you've filed your tax return and you're eager for your refund, here's how to check the status of your payment. Find out when to expect your refund.

Tax season is underway, with the IRS accepting returns starting Jan. 27. More than 140 million Americans are expected to file before the April 15 deadline. However, those who submitted their forms have used the “Where’s My Refund?