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 āqueueā 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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IRS Update Cycle
Use the IRS Update Cycle chart to find the days and times the WMR and transcript update.
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.
@Que Que: All my boxes are filled in except the wages for 2023.
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@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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@Ro: insane. With no letter at all maybe a call can give some insight. Iāve dreaded and put off calling š since my letter said they needed 60 days from the date of the letter.
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Is 05 supposed to update Friday into Saturday as well?
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@WildCardTaxYear: meant 4/3!!!! Too early in the morning sorry!!!!
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570, 971, 571, and CP05 letter resolved itself!!!!!!šššššGot 846 for 3/4!!!!!! Hope everyone updated too!!!!!!! Never filing early againšÆšÆšÆšÆ
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Today made 3 weeks since iD verify. Transcripts finally showing information but got a 570 code š¤¦š¾āāļø
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@Shelleybeansss: It has been there since the end of February. No changes, updates, or letters since then.
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@Ro: if the 570 just appeared youāll likely receive a notice in the mail explaining what theyāre 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 arenāt quite up yet
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846 refund issued š„°. It says a date 4/3/24 when do they normally send out?
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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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@LostNthesauce: it updates all day
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Just checked my transcripts of course 2023 not filled out. ID verified on the 22nd of march. Wmr still says āyour tax return is still being processedā. Weekly update still stuck 2/19/24. F/a 1/29!
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@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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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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Iām 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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Does anybody know, if I amend my taxes before I receive my refund, and my amendment is actually showing I should āoweā . Will they take that out of my previous refund amount i was supposed to receive at first? Iām not paying the balance before i receive any money (its in the thousands). Iām gone put it off long as I can
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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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Prayers for everyone to get an update this AM
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I pray we update tonight š
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waitingā¦ā¦ ughhhhhh come on updates
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Cāmon Friday updates!!!! Make it gapās, capān
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@TexasGirl2024: go to Human Resources. Thatās who should give it to you.
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@Shelleybeansss: thank you!! š
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@Bellee: it hasnāt passed legislation yet
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@NotInARush-ButKinda: oh mmm GHeeeeee!!! My previous employer went right ADP! Bet thatās what my issue is. Iāll be contacting them asap! Thank you for sharing this!! :)
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Hello everyone āŗļøš
Is it just a rumor that another round of child tax credits being issued?
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570/971 SAGA
“Weāve 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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@Denise N.: Did you verify your wages?
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@TexasGirl2024: this is what I was told
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