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
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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.
@Michelle P: This seems weird to me. Every year for at least the last 10 years in a row I have my deposit at least days if not weeks before my WMR ever changes.nI don’t even use WMR because it seems useless to me. Last year specifically I was still at one bar in May but got my refund in Feb
@Thechoice: Latoya?
Don’t get me wrong sometimes I’ll let people get under my skin and there’s some things I want to say but I know if I do say those things then I’ll have to go back to the altar lol!
Hello everyone! I apologize for not formally introducing myself. I have found that the sbtpg. com site is a lil more accurate than irs site. Itās the bank your refund go to when you have tax prep fees taken out from like TT, H & R, etc. I hope you all find it useful. Letās stay positive!
@44244: they are 05 dailies big difference
@Monee: It’s the holy spirit! Im a work in progress! I follow CHRIST! I can’t be any other way! Thank you but God gets ALL the praise and glory! Plus life is too short and I’m too blessed!
@RELIEF2020: We should update tomorrow night into Friday morning early hours but maybe they will start adding them like they did last night for dailies early tomorrow evening. I doubt it but still hopeful!
Any 0505’s update Filed 1/15 accepted 1/19 as of date changed from 2/24 to 3/3 @6am today no other changes since all good codes accept 846
@Jersey girl: yes I understand that I am a weekly and all that but found it weird they all had the exact 0505 code as me.
@Prettygirlssmoke: sbtpg.com
Iām Katrina, been coming on this site a long time š
@Prettygirlssmoke: Direct deposit date isn’t till the 24th if you paid for 5 day early with TT they will go off when WMR updates not when transcripts update
NHBankers worj 2-24-25 ddd keep us updated on when the money drops šŗ
I did get my 846 last night. Now that I know I will be getting a refund- how long does it take for it to deposit into your account? I guess what I am asking is now that the 846 says refund issued- whatās the time frame for my deposit to my hit account? Like the soonest to latest?.
@Jenny04: I would try the ID verification line and tell them you think you need to ID verify that number is 1-800-908-4490. I would just say something like I got notification when I was logging into my IRS account to check my return….
I spoke to cross rivers bank, and they said they havenāt received anything for me from the IRS. I got a 846 last night. I opted for the 5days faster from turbo tax. I also went on sbtg and they have no information regarding me. I thought that once the 846 is issued the money is transferred. Can anyone help with this? Please and Thank you in advance.
Can anyone tell me what number and how to talk to a live agent at IRS to check on my taxes? any help would be great. I have no transcripts at all for 2024 and i filed and accepted on 1/31/25 and i am a pather
@Confused in ohio: Not yet waiting hoping today since i have 2/24 and paid tt $25.00 for 5 days early and my bank gives me deposits 2 days early today would be the 5 days of the 24 . I usually receive me checks deposited tonight at 830 from my job instead of friday.
@Mom_of_3: just means refund freeze, refund freeze released, and 420 means examination…a live person will examine.
Why cant I find my transcipts
@Monee: I completely agree! Not everyone shows that much grace, and it definitely warmed my heart ā¤ļø
Turbo tax is showing payment completed
@44244: your a weekly and will update tomorrow night into Friday..
Still no 846, oh well….at least I know my codes are all good. Just keeps me from spending money!!!
@Harris: thank you for being so graceful and sweet to our Honeybeeš we need more like you
Any pathers get a deposit yet
Hey guys!
I am a pather , filed 1/30 cycle code 0602 filed through Jackson Hewitt and received advance, and I received my 846 last night with a EDD of 2/24. Iām wondering if anyone has received their funds yet? I am having mine deposited into my Jackson Hewitt serve card which I believe to be a NHB. TIA
@Jersey girl: I have the exact same cycle code as the 05ās that processed last night and my transcripts have been complete for weeks
@Harris: lol ooooohhhhh yes, I know how that can turn out unfortunately! Some people are just adamant that what they believe the truth, and if someone tries saying differentlyā¦the claws come out. Most everyone on this site are so kind and helpful though, so it cancels out the negative š
IM AN 0705 weekly my 21 days is friday any insight on how this will play out and when will weeklies update on transcripts? congratulations to everyone that got the 846 means $$$$$ on the way!! i was accpeted by irs 1/31 all codes good on transcripts just missing 846 code. pather using chime for deposit as of date went from 2/24 to 3/03
@Honeybee82: and thank you for correcting the info I posted even though you didnt direct to or at me. I don’t want to misinform anyone!
@Honeybee82: yes it is but worth the wait!
Can anyone tell me how venmo does with tax refunds???
Off topic but has anyone received Illinois movement for state