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.
Note that the IRS Where's My Refund system updates every 24 hours (usually overnight), so there is no need to check the site more than once a day. When to Check Your Refund Status. If you e-file, you can generally get initial refund information 24 hours after the IRS acknowledges receipt of your return. If you file a paper return, refund information will generally be available four weeks after mailing your return.