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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.
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Code 846 with DD 2/25 funds hit Wells Fargo this morning
Just a update. Even though I see my funds pending in my account. It won’t let me release my funds till the day of 2/26. Just sitting there looking pretty 🫥
I wonder if I logged in in like October, are there still people on here conversing?
@Deara: I do. I have the 570 and 971. I think it’s because I forgot a W2 of just $19.00. LOL.. And another W2 that has a minor change in it which ends up with the IRS owing me $29.00. LOLOL So that’s why I think I have it. It’s ridiculous but whatever.
Just an update as I saw some people asking – I filed with cash app and bank with cash app I got my 846 today for 02/26 and got my deposit today at 4:46 pm Arizona time
@Jay Jay not logged in: yeah last year was the first time I ever got the advance, but then said never again! TT has definitely become shady over the years….and the new 5-day early gimmick they came up with this year blew up in their face. It’s been such a disaster….I feel so bad for people!
🤔 Ive had the 846 for DDD of 02/24 (20250504) for 49 plus hours. Filed TT fees from refund no sign of life at SBTPG. Anyone else depositing to Walmart One Card???? I’m really sad. 😞
I don’t know what happened to what I just commented but TurboTax should be regulated and closed down for the bs gimmicks they pull to take your money. If they can’t get a dollar from you for doing your takes. They’ll put a scam in to at least earn from it. 😂
Just updated to funded on sbtpg around 9:15 pm. All fees were paid, advance repaid and the date posted says 2/26. I have credit karma and I had the fees paid with my refund. Nothing yet. I’m going to wait it out until Atleast Tuesday and hope it comes early. If not, I’m sure it’ll be there a day early🤞🏾
TurboTax needs to be shut down for good. They are the worst ever. I’m never using them again and the biggest take away is. They don’t care they’ll continue to scam others.
@Honeybee82: I never do advance. I can wait for my money. But why make up bs gimmicks to make dishonest money. TT been grimey but it’s my fault for going with them. The strange thing is I didn’t have to pay to file. But opted for 5 days early. I should have just filed without it. I knew it was something behind it
After paying for 5 days early TT. They denied me. The next day I received an email stating that. But now I can’t see the Receipt for other fees I paid. The receipt said complete. So I know they are playing. DDD 2/24.
@Leaweaa: what are the other codes on your account transcript?
@Morris: yes me and you both. I was so excited until they cancelled that 5 days. Then everyone acting like they don’t know where the money sitting. TurboTax says they don’t have it. They don’t even mention pathward. They just say your deposit coming from the IRS directly. Lies. As soon as you get 846 that money moving to where it was directed to go
Is there any 0605 who haven’t updated at all? I have no 846 my as of date is 03/10
@Honeybee82: Yes it is. It just messed up everything I had to get done. More likely I will be switching and I’m making sure I pay the fees upfront or file for free. I’ll give up looking for it to hit. Guess I have to wait until next week then. Ughhh. Thanks for letting me know all this information.
Hello Everyone! Received my 846 earlier today with 2/26 DDD. $$$ is currently pending in my account. Hold tight your funds are on the way! Have a great weekend.
@Morris: exactly….its all of those third party banks. The fact that they can hold money for days longer than they need to, is beyond ridiculous. I had such a smooth process with H&R this year, but that’s because I didn’t have fees and no advance. From now on, I’m only filing for free…or if it can’t be free, I’m paying fees up front. Even if it means I have to wait until payday to file my taxes lol. I really hope you see your money soon though….I know it’s a horrible feeling watching everyone get theirs and you just have to keep waiting 😣
@JJ not logged in: that’s terrible that they don’t even let you check the status! I’m so sorry….I know exactly what you’re going through. Well maybe not ‘exactly’ because I was at least able to check my status on the SBTPG site last year. But the waiting is ridiculous….not only are they charging fees, but earning/stealing interest by holding it longer than they need to. After last year, I told myself I would only file free from now on…or pay fees upfront. And no more advances either….its not worth it lol 😆
@S: my thoughts exactly. It’s for ppl that aren’t aware that there are other FREE options. They are basically taking 25 dollars to not hold your money or to give your dd priority if you had fees taken out. It should be illegal. No one should have to pay extra when they can use a nhb or a card like Chime or others that don’t hold deposits and fund your account when they get the notification from the US treasury. I am so glad there are forums like this so we can learn how this all works. Wishing everyone a speedy IRS process and direct deposit. 🥰
I meant 20250505
Dd just hit my navy federal account. 20250504 for ddd 2/26. Paid fees upfront used tt.
@Deara: I got it last week I updated to 971 code today. I received 4464c letter last Friday when I updated to the 570 code
I got code 570 does anyone else have that
Now pathward sitting on refunds collecting interest off our money when it should be in our accounts who gives a damn you can do the 5 day just send the money
@Horsecharlie09: 100! Ppl with w2’s/dependents, even 1099’s…need to pay a tax preparer to use the same exact software you can use for free or for 39.00. I teach ppl FOR FREE at work how to file on their phone so they never have to pay hundreds to a tax preparer for what they can easily do themselves.It’s not difficult when you use the software.Tax preparers aren’t able to get ppl more money.The tax laws are the tax laws.I can think of 10 ppl that I helped that file themselves every year.They get their dd into their accounts no fees,no waiting.Chime or NHB get their refund on the day the 846 is posted to the transcript. Maybe if you have some really unique situation, you may want an accountant, but most ppl don’t need all that.
We broke SBTPG 🤣
@Honeybee82: there’s nowhere you can check the status. I guess I’m back to path again. This really screwed my plans
N now the damn site down lol
Literally sitting here all Jelly with all the 02/26 deposits and told my husband I was going to put our 8 week old to bed so i can be distracted. Lol and baaaam! Deposited. Deep blue with liberty. Got my 846 late last night. Well after midnight.
Yes this bs they need to release it soon they get it smh
@jlindseyf5: same
@Audra: That’s what happened to my husband he was funded last Friday and didn’t get his deposit until the 20th.
@Honeybee82: Smh…You may be right. I see others from Chime getting theirs but I’m guessing they are using another tax service. I may need to switch next year. I noticed Chime has something going if you file with u get your refund 6 days early thru Chime/Column Tax. Hrblock/Pathward is too slow for me.
Pather 846 came in Wednesday night for 2/25. Fees paid up front. Refund deposited by Chase at 4am today. No advance or 5 day thingy many seem to have
@Alliecatt: I did I verified my return over the phone on Wednesday. Transcript updated this morning
@Morris: H&R uses Pathward as their third-party bank. So once the IRS released your funds, they were sent to Pathward….and they will process your fees before depositing on to your Chime card. If they are anything like SBTPG through TT….you may not get it until the 25th. Last year, SBTPG didn’t release my funds until just one day before my DDD. But Pathward may be different….I would see if they have a site where you can check the status
@JJ not logged in: Me and you both. It’s messed up the way TT gets away with this every year. I reported them years ago for the file for free scam years back to the FCC. There attorney from PA reached out to me and everything. I may just do the same thing again after this season.
@Audra: yep! That’s how alot of banks do it. It’s unfortunate and BS in my opinion. I personally would like to know why and how they are allowed to do that. What purpose does it serve other than to make the banks interest $?! Vvg
@Vee2021: I’m waiting on Venmo too, when I did the advance on a Friday I didn’t get it initial 5am in a monday
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