{"id":1419,"date":"2020-05-14T14:18:19","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T12:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/?p=1419"},"modified":"2024-02-02T13:55:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T12:55:33","slug":"check-tax-refund-status-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/income-tax\/check-tax-refund-status-online","title":{"rendered":"How to Check Your Status of the Income Tax Refund in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Once you have filed your annual income tax return<\/strong><\/a> (Declaraci\u00f3n de la Renta<\/em>) in Spain, the most pressing question is often: “When will I actually receive my money?” If your tax result is negative (a minus sign next to the figure), it indicates that the state owes you a refund (a devolver<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Checking the status of the income tax refund<\/strong> is a straightforward, 100% online process. Understanding the specific messages from the Spanish Tax Agency<\/strong><\/a> (Agencia Tributaria<\/em>) can save you from unnecessary stress and help you identify if additional action is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What “To Be Refunded” Means for Your 2025 Taxes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your return shows a refund, it means that the withholdings (retenciones<\/em>) applied to your salary or invoices throughout the year exceeded your actual tax liability. Hacienda will process this refund automatically, provided your declaration is verified and contains no discrepancies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the 2026 <\/strong>tax campaign<\/strong><\/a> (covering income earned in 2025), it is crucial to monitor your file through official channels only, as phishing scams impersonating the Tax Agency often peak during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step-by-Step Guide: Checking Your Status Online<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can track the status of the income tax refund<\/strong> using the Sede Electr\u00f3nica<\/em> (Electronic Office) or the official mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Access the Official Portal:<\/strong> Go to the Agencia Tributaria website<\/strong><\/a> and select the “Renta 2025” section. Click on \u00a8Access the campaign\u00a8 and then \u201cAll produce\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Navigate to Your File:<\/strong> Select “<\/em>Draft\/declaration processing service<\/em><\/strong><\/a>“<\/em>. Your current status will be displayed at the top of the summary page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Secure Identification:<\/strong> To view your private tax file, you must log in using one of these methods:\n