How to Check Your Tax Refund Status
Where is my refund? How to check your federal refund with the IRS and your Alabama refund through My Alabama Taxes, and what you need to look it up.
Read the answer
Answers
Frequently asked questions
The questions we hear most, then the ones that come up about each service. If yours is not here, call and ask.
Working with Melton Tax Services
Where is your office?
We are at 621 N Brindlee Mountain Pkwy, Arab, AL 35016. You can reach us at 256-586-4635, or toll free at 877-513-5960.
What services do you offer?
We offer income tax preparation for individuals and businesses, payroll and bookkeeping, tax planning and consulting, and tax representation with state and federal agencies. If you are not sure which of these fits your situation, call the office and we can talk it through with you.
How do I check the status of my refund?
For a federal refund, use the IRS Where's My Refund tool at irs.gov/refunds. For an Alabama refund, use My Alabama Taxes (myalabamataxes.alabama.gov). Our MyAlabama.GOV page has links to both.
How do I pay a bill I received from the Alabama Department of Revenue?
Bills from the Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR) can be paid through My Alabama Taxes: under Payments, choose Pay a Bill I've Received from ALDOR. If you are not sure what a letter means, call us before you pay and we will go over it with you.
How do I create a My Alabama Taxes (MAT) account?
Go to myalabamataxes.alabama.gov and choose Create a My Alabama Taxes Account. Our MyAlabama.GOV page links directly to it.
How do I make an appointment?
Call the office at 256-586-4635 to set an appointment. We offer flexible scheduling because we know your time matters, and we will work with you to find a time that suits you.
Income Tax Services
How much does tax preparation cost?
Our fees are based on the amount of service you receive, so they depend on your return or your business. Because every situation is different, the best first step is a phone call. Tell us what you need, and we will talk it through with you.
Payroll and Bookkeeping
Do you do payroll for small businesses?
Yes. We process payroll for small and mid-sized businesses, and we keep the payment and employee records organized and ready for tax season. Call the office to talk about how payroll would work for your business.
Tax Representation
Can you deal with the IRS or the state for me?
Yes. Through our tax representation service, we can deal with state and federal agencies on your behalf, whether it is an audit, a levy or a notice you do not understand. Bring us the letters you have received, and we will review them with you and talk about the next steps.
Tax Guide
If your question is not here, the guide probably covers it
Refunds, notices, payroll, billing and Alabama taxes, explained by a tax office in Arab.
Got a Letter From the IRS? What to Do When You Receive an IRS Notice
Got a letter from the IRS? Do not ignore it. Learn how to read an IRS notice, what a CP2000 means, and the steps to take before the deadline.
Read the answerHow Payroll Works for a Small Business
Understand the small business payroll process step by step: from setting up employees and pay periods to withholding, deposits, year-end forms and records.
Read the answerMelton Tax Services
Questions about your taxes or your business?
Our team in Arab is just a phone call away, and we are glad to talk it through with you.