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 “queue” 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.
@WildCardTaxYear: and I filed the second week of Jan. Accepted on the 19th of Jan.
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@WildCardTaxYear: nope I received mines electronically 3/4
And in the mail on the 12th
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Wow so after filing/being accepted 01/29 being told I needed to IDV and letter was sent out 02/22 it finally shows its otw in my informed delivery I’m so happy lol
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Quick question, on my transcript the 570 code has a date of 03/18/24 and then the 971 code has a date 03/24/24 a week apart. When I called the IRS she said the letter is just stating they need more time they are still reviewing my return. Has anyone else had this issue? The processing date shows 03/18/24. The IRS received my return on February 29th. I filed feb 11
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Has anyone with CP05 notice received an 846 yet?? 🤔🤔
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@TisTheSeasonOfTorture: Today just hit different I guess. I’ve called once a week for over a month and have also been told 45 days, 60 days, 120days, and just Friday 180 days. The letter confirmed 60 days from today’s date. Fingers crossed and worse case scenario I have to wait! Anything at this point is worth a try!
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And what do they say.,.”9 of 10 people have there return processed and paid 21 days after acceptance “
So 21 days from the new processing date of 3/11….?
And by these forums it sure feels like a lot less than 9of 10…
Ok I’m done for now…
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I even uploaded my W2 and last 3 paystubs of 2023 on irs.gov….
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Man I tell ya, I sure would like to know what triggered this CP05 BS….
I mean shit, I verified my Identity 2 years ago, last year I got a PIN, then this year….
I have same dependents, address, phone,email etc.
Louisiana already received, processed and paid me for taxes this year…..
So yes, what’s up IRS? I reckon I will be told that it’s a random yada yada that I got selected for….or there’s no method that led me here…
However I don’t buy it….i wanna know what the issue was/is…
If it is true then mr irs you clearly need a better SOP…
Then the lil white speck, because I’m a middle aged white male im almost scared to call and ask what’s up
Look at me venting…apologies…
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@Blue3y3s: Same here stuck on first bar!
They put us in test batch oven, forgotaboutus until next year đź’©
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Hey everyone! I filed mine electronically on January 17th and it was accepted on the 17th. It has now been two months since it was accepted and nothing has changed. I keep getting the run around with IRS on what is going on with them. One person told me that they didn’t have my paper work from my job but my job told me that it was sent in and everybody else from my job has already gotten their taxes back and then another agent said that they have my paper work and that I would be getting a notice in the mail but he didn’t know what the notice was about and to keep checking WMR and I have been but there has been no movement. Still stuck on the first bar.
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@Boogerbaby089: I’ve had several agents tell me they couldn’t accept my W-2 as documentation for wage verification. I just have to wait the entire 120 days
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I filed on 02.28 and went on path message this whole time and just got message below last night anyone know what it’s about or did anyone else receive the same message?
“We apologize, but your return processing has been delayed beyond the normal timeframe. You can continue to check back here for the most up to date information regarding your refund. We understand your tax refund is very important and we are working to process your return as quickly as possible.”
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I don’t have any codes or dates on my transcript. But I looked back over the past 3 years and my transcript code changed from 05 to 01 last year. Does that mean it will possibly 01 this year?
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@Bossman252: unless there’s an 846 as of isn’t related to refund date
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As of dates change. They don’t correlate to deposit dates
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@OhTaxes: You will get your return on 3/20 the as of date is the last day it has to be credited to your account which is 5 days after DDD.
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So Ive had the 570 and 971 for a while
In comparing numbers My income I claimed is $1 more than what they have.
Will they fix it or penalize me.
Its One dollar
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@Starr: Thanks, my blood pressure is normal again after receiving it.
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@Kris123: No you will get the letter in a plain white envelope, a regular letter.
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@Kris123: 👍🏻
They send that also regular mail
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Finally go informed delivery signed up if I need to IDV will the send it certified mail?
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Does Anyone Know What The Processing Date 03-18-24 mean on the transcript? Return received date of 04-15-2024 is directly above it Thank you still waiting on my refund to be released
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@Morris: yayyyy congrats 🍾
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