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 will begin accepting tax returns in 2025 on January 27th.
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.
tax refund grapevine
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.
tax refund tools
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.
@Sharon Grayson: Shhh Sharon.
I was trying to argue with you and you messed it up! 😭
Does anyone know how long it takes to get the notice in the mail when you have to id verify
@Bellee: lol you know me better than that trying to keep people moving along from topics that can get nasty in here…
@Sharon Grayson: was this supposed to be sarcasm? I hope not.
My transcript updated to an as of date 3/10. Yesterday it was 3/3. Still the same codes. Hopefully this is all good news! Path message is still on my WMR 🙏🏼
@Relief 2020: I have had my refund to my Chime card for 6 years now…with fees paid up front as soon as you get your Approval you will most likely get paid out same day or day after
@Richjames354: This is normal. Most everyones ‘as of’ date has changed or will change, usually it happens the week/end before you get paid. It doesn’t mean you have been resequenced or anything bad. It actually means you’re moving forward. :)
Hi, pather here. I forgot to add a 1099 from uber eats, wasn’t very much like maybe 1k. But I haven’t been able to amend my return until today, I used TT. Should I go ahead and amend my return or will the irs make the adjustments for me.
Woo hoo let’s talk about taxes….
Updated to path this morning
But got 570 on transcript yesterday with 3/3 date beside it.
Hello everyone, let’s keep politics out of this discussion. We are here to help one another. I’ve been here 6 for years and no one has ever argued about such things. Please let’s get along and help one another 💕💕
Gm has anyone been able to verify without the letter these reps tell me nothing then they say they don’t see a letter I’m like I have too according to my IRS account I need this money I requested a new letter hopefully it comes wanted to be the first batch or the second looks like I’m not I’m so hurt
It lifts on the 15th every year regardless of the holiday. we just won’t see any money till Tuesday and Wednesday. Same exact thing happened in 2020. Path lifted on Sat, our transcripts ‘as of’ date moved up to March and we got our money on Tuesday and Wednesday. My deposit came at noon on the 18th with no fees and other peoples came on 19th who were having fees taken out.
I’m gonna hurt my little sisters DOG OMG
@Toni: your good on Wednesday 846
Path does not lift until the 17th this year? That’s what I just read
@Relief 2020: Yes, they deposit early and from my experience they are awesome!
Has any one here used chime card before to get refund deposit? If so do they deposit earlier than DDD? First time using this card.
File and accepted 1/31
As of date 3/03 was 2/24
All good codes filled in except 846
Paid fees upfront turbo tax
WMR path message updated today