It’s officially tax season, and Americans can start checking the status of their refunds within 24 hours after an e-filed return is received.

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Tax season is officially underway. Here’s what you need to know about filing your return and tracking your refund from the IRS.

The IRS began processing tax returns Monday. For filers who submit their returns electronically using direct deposit, refunds are generally issued in less than 21 days. There is a caution from the tax agency, however, that urges “taxpayers not to rely on receiving refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills.

It can take a few weeks to receive your California and federal tax refunds. However, you can check the status of your return sooner.

Refunds can be tracked using the IRS tracking tool. For updates, you'll have to wait 24 hours after you e-file or four weeks for a paper return.

If you've already filed your tax return, here's everything you need to know about your refund, including when it will arrive and how to track it.