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.
1 You will not be able to start checking the status of your tax refund for 4 weeks if you mail a paper tax return.  Return Received Notice within 24 â 48 hours after e-file â The IRS Whereâs My Refund tool will show âReturn Receivedâ status once they begin processing your tax return. You will not see a refund date until the IRS finishes processing your tax return and approves your tax refund.