Taxpayers who have yet to receive a refund check from the IRS can relieve some of the stress by checking their status online.

According to IRS data, the bureau expects nearly 140 million Americans to file taxes. Not sure when your money will get here? Here is what you need to know on how to check your payment return ...

Your credit reports ... a credit score based on that report. A record of the credit check — called a hard credit inquiry — will be added to your credit file at that bureau.