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 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.
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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.
CASH APP USERS 2/24
Post when DD hits
Chime users. Please post when your deposit hits!!
@Harris: lol me too! Then it took me almost 2 hours before I could finally get in to see mine. I was trying to crack the code for how I could cut in the IRS line š
@panic!: filed 1/6
@WorriedTX: will do you do the same cash app users with 2/24 keep us posted and Iāll do the same
@Walkingthepath: when did u filke and when accepted??
@Hallelujah846: congrats š hopefully we will get it today if not just thankful we got our 846 !
@panic!: š¤¦š»āāļø great
@WorriedTX: Sure will.
@Dd: if you already updated to good codes then tomorrow night into Friday you will see that magical 846 and if you have a no hold bank you will definitely be celebrating your birthday with a big smile . Good luck
@Harris: edit…when I saw the first…
Early pay cards with DDD 2/24 please let us know when it comes. Thanks:)
@Monee: yea that’s what’s weird,where the is being processed message…no weeklies maybe was expected but should lots lots more dailies with 846 ,only a few early filers seems
@Honeybee82: yes they did! When so the first first transcript update post, I was like “wait, what?”
@Michelle P: deposits will still show up even if WMR hasnāt updated. As long as the transcripts show the 846 code, that means the IRS has officially released the funds to the bank. Most people with NHBās and no fees taken out, usually get their deposit the same day they get their 846 š
@Walkingthepath: I’m in this boat too. Cash app was my DD bank too
Want to say congrats to every one in the 846 train with me and praying for the others that it will be soon for you guys #prayersup #ItsComing
I’m still learning and will admit my faults.@Honeybee82:
@Hallelujah846: Don’t think we will see any deposits till WMR updates
I know I am an 05 weekly. I keep checking and checking hoping for an update smh. My birthday is next Friday and I was really hoping to get it before thenā¦
I know itās kinda selfish asking if you guys think Iāll get it early when people havenāt even got their date yet Iām sorry just wondering if any cash app users with 2/24 received theirs yet
@MH: yes ,o5 with as of 3/3 ,no 846…seen none and that’s all weeklies who filed on or just
before opening day
@Harris: no worries at all! š There was a lot of confusion and chaos last night, especially since the IRS pulled one over on all of us and started updating at like 9:30 š
I got cash app and DDD for 2/24 wonder if it will come today ?
@Hallelujah846: no youāre not being impatient. lol. I also filed with TT and used same option. Nothing as of yet.
I’m still learning and will admit my faults.
@Tia: I sure hope so!! hahaha
@Angieeee: Cause that’s how it normally goes lol
@Hallelujah846: I think most NHBās will start depositing late this morning through the afternoon. I got my state deposited early through Spruce and it hit just before 1:00pm. I think weāll start seeing them roll in soon š
@Hallelujah846: I did this option but have not recieved my DD yet and yes i have a DD of 2/24
@Walkingthepath: daily