Vermont State Tax Refund Status

You can check the status of your Vermont State Tax refund online at the Vermont Department of Taxes website.

For returns filed by paper

Allow up to 8 weeks for processing time
Call (866) 828-2865 (toll-free in VT) or (802) 828-2865 (local or out-of-state) for information on the status of your return and refund
Checks can be cashed up to 180 days after the issue date

Returns filed electronically

Allow up to 2 weeks for processing time
Call (866) 828-2865 (toll-free in VT) or (802) 828-2865 (local or out-of-state) for information on the status of your return and refund
If you used direct deposit, check with your bank for deposit information
Checks can be cashed up to 180 days after the issue date

Names on Check

The Vermont Department of Taxes issues the refund check to the name(s) shown on the return. If you filed a joint return, the check will be issued to both names. Some banks will cash the check upon presentation of a death certificate; if you are unable to cash the check, send it along with a copy of the death certificate to the Vermont Department of Taxes to have it reissued.

Address on Check

The Vermont Department of Taxes uses the address entered on your return. If the address is incorrect or there is no forwarding order on file, the refund check will be returned to the Department, which will hold it for up to a year while you provide a correct address. After a year, the check becomes abandoned property and is transferred to the State Treasurer's Office, which regularly publishes a list of abandoned property.

Lost Refund Check

If more than 180 days have passed since the Department issued your refund check, contact the Vermont Department of Taxes for a replacement check. You can find the issue date by calling the taxpayer information line at (866) 828-2865 (toll-free in VT) or (802) 828-2865 (local or out-of-state).

Stolen Refund Check

If you believe your refund check was stolen, you will need to submit a written request for a stolen check claim form. Contact the Vermont Department of Taxes at (866) 828-2865 (toll-free in VT) or (802) 828-2865 (local or out-of-state) for more information.