How long does a paper Ohio refund take?
Ohio says a paper return takes about 8 to 10 weeks to process.
Ohio says a paper return can take several weeks to appear in its system, and longer in March, April and May.
How do I check my Ohio refund status?
Use Check My Refund Status on myportal.tax.ohio.gov.
It asks for these, in this order:
- SSN. Yours. You type it on the agency's own site
- Account Type. Individual Income Tax, for the IT 1040. The other choice, School District Income Tax, is for the SD 100
- Requested Refund Amount. The refund on your return: Form IT 1040 line 26 (2025 forms)
- Tax Year. The year the return is for, not the year you mail it
What can slow down my Ohio refund?
Some returns are reviewed by an examiner before the refund is issued. Ohio says this does not mean something is wrong, and it sends a notice if it needs documents. Most of these refunds are issued within 60 days, and Ohio asks you to allow 120 days before contacting it.
- If Ohio mails you an identity verification letter, follow the steps on it to confirm your identity. You need the passcode from the letter.
- If you move after filing, your refund may be delayed. Tell the Department your new address as soon as possible.
- A paper return is paid by paper check. Direct deposit is not available to paper filers.
What else should I know about Ohio's Check My Refund Status?
It shows IT 1040 and SD 100 refunds for the current year and the past 2 years.
- Its 24-hour refund hotline is 1-800-282-1784.
- To speak to an examiner, call 1-800-282-1780, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
- If more than 30 days have passed since your check was issued, you can ask Ohio to reissue it. Ohio refund checks cannot be cashed after 90 days.
Can F1TaxReturn prepare my Ohio return?
No. F1TaxReturn prepares state returns for California, New York, Illinois and Massachusetts only.
Your federal return (Form 1040-NR and Form 8843) is free with F1TaxReturn whichever state you worked in.