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Where’s My Refund?

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key tax return and refund dates

When can you file your taxes?

You can submit your tax return before the IRS begins processing as early as the first week of the year with many tax preparation providers. You don’t need to wait until the IRS begins accepting tax returns but you must have the proper forms and paperwork. Some forms are not available until mid January. Tax returns filed before the IRS officially opens sit in a ā€œqueueā€ and are held until the IRS officially begins accepting tax returns.

Your tax return may be selected in a test batch. If you e-file early and it sits in queue, your return may be sent to the IRS early. This can result in early direct deposits depending on the payment provider you select. Our cycle chart will update with key dates including test batch dates.

When does the IRS accept tax returns?

The IRS usually opens around the third week of January each year. They announce the opening date early in January.

The IRS began accepting tax returns this year on January 29, 2024.

When is the IRS test batch?

If you file your tax return early, it may be sent to the IRS in a test batch before the IRS has officially opened for the year. It is usually a week before the date the IRS begins accepting tax returns. This has resulted in refunds in the past that can be posted by direct deposit as early as the day after tax season opens.

When will I get my tax refund?

Early filers whose returns are accepted in a test batch can anticipate a tax refund as early as the day after the IRS opens the January filing season if your return was in the test batch. The day that the IRS deposits refunds varies for regular returns but we notice trends based on the method you chose to file and select to direct deposit. You can use our tax refund calendar or refund cycle chart to help find out when you will get your tax refund.

Where is the IRS refund cycle chart?

The official tax refund cycle chart published by the IRS has been eliminated and replaced with IRS FAQ. Refund cycle charts are now published by independent websites and vary slightly.

A good reference to use is the When To Expect My Refund cycle chart that is published early each year by the College Investor.

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This is a user-to-user community of taxpayers. Share experiences and ask questions below in our Live Discussion. We have learned more about tax refunds than we ever wanted to know.

IRS Update Cycle

Use the IRS Update Cycle chart to find the days and times the WMR and transcript update.

Transcripts

This is what your IRS transcript can tell you about your tax refund.

Transaction Codes

Lookup the codes that you see on your tax return transcript and what they mean.

Daily vs. Weekly

Find out if you have a daily or weekly account with the IRS and what it means.

When are Updates?

The IRS has regular mass update cycles.

WHEN DOES WHERES MY REFUND (WMR) UPDATE?

Where’s My Refund can update any day of the week. But there are mass updates on Wednesday and Saturday when a lot of people see an update. Use our calendar to find out what day you can expect to see updates on Where’s My Refund.

WHEN DO transcripts update?

Transcripts can update any day of the week. But there are mass updates on Tuesday and Friday. Use our calendar to find out what day you can expect to see an update on your transcript.

talk to a human

It is often hard to reach someone at the IRS and you might want to talk to a person. It is hard to reach some tax preparation companies too. Use our guide to talk to a human at the IRS.

TAX TOPIC 152

Tax Topic 152 is the most common status when you check the status of your tax refund. It is nothing to worry about.

transcript codes

Transaction Codes (TC) sometimes called transcript codes consist of three digits and may appear on your IRS account transcript. Decipher the codes on your IRS transcripts.

reference codes

Most times the WMR will show Tax Topic 152. Other times you may see various error codes. These are called Reference Codes on the WMR.

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  1. ShantayG

    @Que Que: All my boxes are filled in except the wages for 2023.

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  2. Que Que

    @ShantayG: same I IDV on 2/26 the only thing changed was my as of dated pushed back from 2/12 to 3/18 then 2 weeks ago pushed back to 4/1, this morning I finally saw some info on my transcript but with a 570 code with an as of date pushed back to 4/15, top 2 transcripts still showing n/a

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  3. Shelleybeansss

    @Ro: insane. With no letter at all maybe a call can give some insight. Iā€™ve dreaded and put off calling šŸ˜‚ since my letter said they needed 60 days from the date of the letter.

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  4. TisTheSeasonOfTorture
    • Tax Preparer:
      Turbo Tax
    • Date Filed:
      Jan-22
    • Fees:
      From Refund
    • Bars:
      1st Bar
    • Date Accepted:
      Jan-23
    • Transcript:
      Online
    • Cycle:
      Weekly
    • As of:
      Mar-11
    • I Got My Refund!

    Is 05 supposed to update Friday into Saturday as well?

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  5. WildCardTaxYear

    @WildCardTaxYear: meant 4/3!!!! Too early in the morning sorry!!!!

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  6. WildCardTaxYear

    570, 971, 571, and CP05 letter resolved itself!!!!!!šŸ™ŒšŸ™ŒšŸ™ŒšŸ™ŒšŸ™ŒGot 846 for 3/4!!!!!! Hope everyone updated too!!!!!!! Never filing early againšŸ’ÆšŸ’ÆšŸ’ÆšŸ’Æ

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  7. ShantayG

    Today made 3 weeks since iD verify. Transcripts finally showing information but got a 570 code šŸ¤¦šŸ¾ā€ā™€ļø

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  8. Ro

    @Shelleybeansss: It has been there since the end of February. No changes, updates, or letters since then.

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  9. Shelleybeansss

    @Ro: if the 570 just appeared youā€™ll likely receive a notice in the mail explaining what theyā€™re looking at. My 570 popped up beginning of feb and a 4464c explaining it arrived the last week of feb. Mine is still sitting there. But my 60 days on the letter arenā€™t quite up yet

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  10. Haleyw25
    • Bars:
      1st Bar
    • Date Accepted:
      Feb-29
    • Transcript:
      Online
    • Cycle Code:
      0905
    • Cycle:
      Weekly
    • As of:
      Mar-25
    • Processing Date:
      Mar-18
    • I Got My Refund!

    846 refund issued šŸ„°. It says a date 4/3/24 when do they normally send out?

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  11. Ro

    I have 570 with a date of 3/18 and my wage transcript is blank. Should I call the irs? I am an 05.

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  12. Pnicole

    @LostNthesauce: it updates all day

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  13. LostNthesauce

    Just checked my transcripts of course 2023 not filled out. ID verified on the 22nd of march. Wmr still says ā€œyour tax return is still being processedā€. Weekly update still stuck 2/19/24. F/a 1/29!

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  14. Sheila_33
    • Tax Preparer:
      FreeTaxUSA
    • Date Filed:
      Jan-6
    • Fees:
      Free
    • Bank:
      Bluebird
    • Bars:
      2nd Bar
    • Date Accepted:
      Jan-16
    • Date Approved:
      Feb-16
    • WMR Date:
      Feb-16
    • Transcript:
      Online
    • Cycle Code:
      03
    • Cycle:
      Daily
    • As of:
      Feb-19
    • Processing Date:
      Feb-19
    • I Got My Refund!

    @MzB881: Have you checked the top right account transcript to see if there’s an 846? And if not, what are the codes showing as of now?

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  15. MzB81
    • Tax Preparer:
      FreeTaxUSA
    • Date Filed:
      Jan-21
    • Fees:
      Free
    • Bank:
      CashApp
    • Bars:
      1st Bar
    • Date Accepted:
      Jan-24
    • Date Approved:
      Feb-16
    • Transcript:
      Online
    • Cycle:
      Weekly
    • As of:
      Feb-26
    • I Got My Refund!

    So finally an update. Filed 1/25, IDV 3/7, last name update 3/14, checked transcripts and now the top two filled in but the bottom still say no return filed. Is it possible is update with 846 still to overnight or is it done updating?

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  16. LG

    Iā€™m due refund for 2022 03-29-2024 still have not received it 07-19-2023 refund was deposited but sent back same day

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  17. MessedUpThisYr

    Does anybody know, if I amend my taxes before I receive my refund, and my amendment is actually showing I should ā€œoweā€ . Will they take that out of my previous refund amount i was supposed to receive at first? Iā€™m not paying the balance before i receive any money (its in the thousands). Iā€™m gone put it off long as I can

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  18. Makinah

    Tax Preparer::Turbo Tax
    Date Filed:Jan 19th
    Fees:with refund
    Bank:BOA
    Bars:1st Bar
    Date Accepted:Jan-19
    Date Approved:Jan-19
    Transcript:Online
    Cycle Code:05
    Cycle:weekly
    As of:Feb 26th

    I Got My Refund!

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  19. Red Dawn
    • Tax Preparer:
      Turbo Tax
    • Date Filed:
      Jan-29
    • Fees:
      In Advance
    • Bank:
      Credit union
    • Bars:
      1st Bar
    • Date Accepted:
      Jan-29
    • Date Approved:
      Jan-29
    • Transcript:
      Online
    • Cycle Code:
      04
    • Cycle:
      Daily
    • As of:
      Feb-19
    • I Got My Refund!

    šŸ™šŸ¼šŸ™šŸ¼šŸ™šŸ¼šŸ™šŸ¼šŸ™šŸ¼šŸ™šŸ¼šŸ™šŸ¼

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  20. Kris123

    Prayers for everyone to get an update this AM

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  21. Jennyb

    I pray we update tonight šŸ™

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  22. StillWaitingā€¦CallingBS!

    waitingā€¦ā€¦ ughhhhhh come on updates

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  23. Shelleybeansss

    Cā€™mon Friday updates!!!! Make it gapā€™s, capā€™n

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  24. Jacky_FL
    • Tax Preparer:
      FreeTaxUSA
    • Date Filed:
      Jan-23
    • Fees:
      Free
    • Bank:
      Varo
    • Bars:
      1st Bar
    • Date Accepted:
      Jan-24
    • Transcript:
      No Access
    • Cycle Code:
      05
    • Cycle:
      Weekly
    • I Got My Refund!

    šŸ¤žšŸ¼šŸ™šŸ¼

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  25. Jennyb

    @TexasGirl2024: go to Human Resources. Thatā€™s who should give it to you.

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  26. Bellee
    • Tax Preparer:
      TaxAct
    • Date Filed:
      Jan-27
    • Fees:
      From Refund
    • Bank:
      Netspend
    • Bars:
      1st Bar
    • Date Accepted:
      Feb-2
    • Cycle Code:
      05
    • Cycle:
      Weekly

    @Shelleybeansss: thank you!! šŸ’•

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  27. Shelleybeansss

    @Bellee: it hasnā€™t passed legislation yet

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  28. TisTheSeasonOfTorture
    • Tax Preparer:
      Turbo Tax
    • Date Filed:
      Jan-22
    • Fees:
      From Refund
    • Bars:
      1st Bar
    • Date Accepted:
      Jan-23
    • Transcript:
      Online
    • Cycle:
      Weekly
    • As of:
      Mar-11
    • I Got My Refund!

    @NotInARush-ButKinda: oh mmm GHeeeeee!!! My previous employer went right ADP! Bet thatā€™s what my issue is. Iā€™ll be contacting them asap! Thank you for sharing this!! :)

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  29. Bellee
    • Tax Preparer:
      TaxAct
    • Date Filed:
      Jan-27
    • Fees:
      From Refund
    • Bank:
      Netspend
    • Bars:
      1st Bar
    • Date Accepted:
      Feb-2
    • Cycle Code:
      05
    • Cycle:
      Weekly

    Hello everyone ā˜ŗļøšŸ’•

    Is it just a rumor that another round of child tax credits being issued?

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  30. NotInARush-ButKinda

    570/971 SAGA

    “Weā€™ve recently become aware of a few employees who received communication from the IRS that their tax return is being held for review. The issue seems to be that the IRS does not have a record of reported wages for some employees. Our W2 wages are reported through a vendor partner, ADP. ADP has verified with us that the wages were reported and we have requested that they follow-up with the Internal Revenue Service to resolve the issue. We will follow-up as more information comes to light. If you have employees that inform you of this issue, please provide assurance that we are aware of the issue and working to resolve as quickly as possible.”

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  31. TexasGirl2024

    @Denise N.: Did you verify your wages?

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  32. Denise N.

    @TexasGirl2024: this is what I was told

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