Your public IP address is most likely not the same as your computer's IP address. Your public IP address is your external address that the rest of the world identifies you as. Use this address when you want to connect to your network from other places on the Internet.nstructions. Launch a Web browser. Navigate to a site that displays your public IP address, such as MyIPAddress.com (myipaddress.com), WhatIsMyIP.com (whatismyip.com) or Foursquare Innovations (foursquareinnovations.co.uk/IP.php).
You'll also receive an e-mail confirmation directly from the IRS. However, if you mail a paper copy of your tax return, the IRS recommends that you wait three weeks before you begin checking your refund status. Most taxpayers who e-file will receive their tax refund sooner. Step 2 - Obtain a copy of your tax return.
You can also use your mobile phone to check the status of a tax return. Recently, the IRS released IRS2Go, a smart phone application that allows you to handle taxes online. 1  If you are an Apple user, you can download IRS2Go from the Apple App Store.t takes time for the IRS to process your taxes. Give them adequate time before checking on the status of your refund. 1  If you e-filed your taxes, you should be able to get a refund status within 72 hours. 2  If you mail your taxes, you will have to wait 3 or 4 weeks after mailing in your taxes.