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Where’s My Refund?

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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 ā€œqueueā€ 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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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.

IRS Update Cycle

Use the IRS Update Cycle chart to find the days and times the WMR and transcript update.

Transcripts

This is what your IRS transcript can tell you about your tax refund.

Transaction Codes

Lookup the codes that you see on your tax return transcript and what they mean.

Daily vs. Weekly

Find out if you have a daily or weekly account with the IRS and what it means.

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.

talk to a human

It is often hard to reach someone at the IRS and you might want to talk to a person. It is hard to reach some tax preparation companies too. Use our guide to talk to a human at the IRS.

TAX TOPIC 152

Tax Topic 152 is the most common status when you check the status of your tax refund. It is nothing to worry about.

transcript codes

Transaction Codes (TC) sometimes called transcript codes consist of three digits and may appear on your IRS account transcript. Decipher the codes on your IRS transcripts.

reference codes

Most times the Wherer’s My Refund tool (WMR) will show Tax Topic 152. Other times you may see various error codes. These are called Reference Codes on the WMR.

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What Others Are Saying

  1. 2020relief

    @WeeklyGirl2023: same here I thought they would only take state taxes but they took from federal too and it seems like I paid double for the debt idk who to call

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  2. Ms.Annie17

    Hello there!
    Anyone with Credit Karma received there refund? DDD-2/23. Fees taken out

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  3. Trinitydestany1

    @Sweetz: thank you so much

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  4. miamyamoe3

    @Sarah24: I didn’t update either…IRS say I owe them for 2019 tax year..so you know what? F em..I’m not going to stress myself out this year about these damn taxes..they’re going to take it even if I do update in the next few weeks…I’m still going to stay positive I’m still going to make money, I’m still going to Disneyland in a two months. It is what it is

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  5. Curious Fella

    @Michael: yeah I know that part, sucks but my transcripts have changed in other parts. Like giving a March 3rd date for processing and some other things so I’m just curious if that mean they are moving it along or will it take till April like it initially said. Or hell do any of these dates mean anything lmao. Just want this to be done is all and scratching for any clue I can get out of it.

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  6. 2020relief

    Question I had an offset and they took my state and some of federal is that possible if my state covered what I owed I’m confused 😐 so they took 700 more than expected

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  7. TaxSeasonSucks

    @I GOT MY REFFFUUND: got my DDD of 2/23 today via transcript, do you have a general idea perhaps as to when republic bank will receive it?

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  8. Janel120
    • Tax Preparer:
      Turbo Tax
    • Date Filed:
      Jan-31
    • Fees:
      Free
    • Bank:
      Netspend
    • Bars:
      1st Bar
    • Date Accepted:
      Jan-31
    • Transcript:
      Online
    • Cycle:
      Weekly
    • Processing Date:
      Feb-19
    • I Got My Refund!

    People who had dd for 2/22 and had fees taken out by sbptg have you all receive your dd. If memory serves me this is the first republic bank is releasing funds early like this. Maybe sbptg would do the same. Please respond.

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  9. Curious Fella

    @moe the 150 code I have 0.00

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  10. Finally-mdwaitstate

    Path lifted! 2/23 date ddd

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  11. Michael

    @Curious Fella: 570 is a hold code

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  12. Lindannc

    filed with handr block with netspend card used. was on path. no updates on any site and just got my refund

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  13. Tigerlili_1
    • Tax Preparer:
      Jackson Hewitt
    • Date Filed:
      Jan-25
    • Fees:
      In Advance
    • Bank:
      PenFed
    • Bars:
      3rd Bar
    • Date Accepted:
      Jan-25
    • Date Approved:
      Feb-16
    • WMR Date:
      Feb-22
    • Transcript:
      Online
    • Cycle Code:
      20240605
    • Cycle:
      Weekly
    • As of:
      Feb-26
    • Processing Date:
      Feb-26
    • Identity Theft
    • I Got My Refund!
  14. Tigerlili_1
    • Tax Preparer:
      Jackson Hewitt
    • Date Filed:
      Jan-25
    • Fees:
      In Advance
    • Bank:
      PenFed
    • Bars:
      3rd Bar
    • Date Accepted:
      Jan-25
    • Date Approved:
      Feb-16
    • WMR Date:
      Feb-22
    • Transcript:
      Online
    • Cycle Code:
      20240605
    • Cycle:
      Weekly
    • As of:
      Feb-26
    • Processing Date:
      Feb-26
    • Identity Theft
    • I Got My Refund!

    @Terry 72: WMR will update tomorrow

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  15. Tigerlili_1
    • Tax Preparer:
      Jackson Hewitt
    • Date Filed:
      Jan-25
    • Fees:
      In Advance
    • Bank:
      PenFed
    • Bars:
      3rd Bar
    • Date Accepted:
      Jan-25
    • Date Approved:
      Feb-16
    • WMR Date:
      Feb-22
    • Transcript:
      Online
    • Cycle Code:
      20240605
    • Cycle:
      Weekly
    • As of:
      Feb-26
    • Processing Date:
      Feb-26
    • Identity Theft
    • I Got My Refund!

    @Ashley: You’ll have to contact them to ask who they used.
    But you can try checking:
    http://myepstax.clients.wearekudu.com/refund-status/

    They do a lot of e-collecting for filing fees.

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  16. Sweetz

    @Trinitydestany1: go to republic taxpayer put in ur information like you would on wmr

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  17. Trinitydestany1

    @Sweetz: how do you find out if republic has it?

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  18. G.Gambino

    Hello Guy I received my deposit not even knowing it came early this morning just checked my Netspend account..Even though my status on wmr still only sits at accepted..(one bar)I filed Jan 30th accepted Jan 31st

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  19. Ashley

    @Tigerlili_1: M sharp tax pro

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  20. Terry 72

    Just an fyi, refund posted to my account, prepaid card. Wmr never updated. Didn’t check transcripts. Good luck!😊

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  21. SSDD

    @Tigerlili_1: I think my preparer goes through EPS Financial.

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  22. Ank

    For those paying fees from their refund who filed through Jackson Hewitt and used their SERVE card (can not speak on any other card!) there is a possibility of early deposits as several others yesterday with DDD 2/22/23 did receive deposits yesterday but if you used turbo tax and are going through SBTPG for fees or advance it will not even be acknowledged in their system til 2/22/23 for those that are still asking.

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  23. Not logged in kdinaz

    @Tab: fingers crossed you get yours today.

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  24. Curious Fella

    @MOE: I have up above a “processing date 03-06-2023”
    Then the 570 code where it states “additional account action pending” and a date of 03-06-2023 and followed by the amount of 0.00. I’m wondering if that means I’ll be processed on 3/6? Does yours have a date there with the 570?

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  25. Tmd

    Liberty tax …Using the Deep blue card…anyone has have a deposit?

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  26. Patientlywaiting1987

    Has anyone ever gotten a deposit without any updates?

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  27. KATINA48

    WEEKLYGIRL2023 I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM MY DDD WAS 2/23 GOT MY DEPOSIT TODAY AND IT WAS $557 LESS THAN THE ISSUE REFUND IM CONFUSED MYSELF

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  28. Tigerlili_1
    • Tax Preparer:
      Jackson Hewitt
    • Date Filed:
      Jan-25
    • Fees:
      In Advance
    • Bank:
      PenFed
    • Bars:
      3rd Bar
    • Date Accepted:
      Jan-25
    • Date Approved:
      Feb-16
    • WMR Date:
      Feb-22
    • Transcript:
      Online
    • Cycle Code:
      20240605
    • Cycle:
      Weekly
    • As of:
      Feb-26
    • Processing Date:
      Feb-26
    • Identity Theft
    • I Got My Refund!

    @Ashley: Who did you file with?

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  29. bribrithegod

    Chime just posted
    846 2/24

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  30. Tigerlili_1
    • Tax Preparer:
      Jackson Hewitt
    • Date Filed:
      Jan-25
    • Fees:
      In Advance
    • Bank:
      PenFed
    • Bars:
      3rd Bar
    • Date Accepted:
      Jan-25
    • Date Approved:
      Feb-16
    • WMR Date:
      Feb-22
    • Transcript:
      Online
    • Cycle Code:
      20240605
    • Cycle:
      Weekly
    • As of:
      Feb-26
    • Processing Date:
      Feb-26
    • Identity Theft
    • I Got My Refund!

    @SSDD: Sutton Bank is always receiving and disbursing. Who did you use for fees?

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  31. Tigerlili_1
    • Tax Preparer:
      Jackson Hewitt
    • Date Filed:
      Jan-25
    • Fees:
      In Advance
    • Bank:
      PenFed
    • Bars:
      3rd Bar
    • Date Accepted:
      Jan-25
    • Date Approved:
      Feb-16
    • WMR Date:
      Feb-22
    • Transcript:
      Online
    • Cycle Code:
      20240605
    • Cycle:
      Weekly
    • As of:
      Feb-26
    • Processing Date:
      Feb-26
    • Identity Theft
    • I Got My Refund!

    Just some FYI for Jackson Hewitt ONLINE filers
    IF used e-collect you can check your status here:
    http://myepstax.clients.wearekudu.com/refund-status/

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  32. Ashley

    And I also got the advance,I don’t think it’s coming because I usually get my deposits around 6:11

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  33. SSDD

    @Tigerlili_1: Good evening. Are there any Cash App deposits for 2/22 coming thru today? My fees were taken last night before midnight and still nothing.

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  34. Ashley

    @Tab: fees taking out of refund,deposit for 23 ,Netspend…dot know who my money is banked been trying all morning to find out…..I’m stressed and depressed tried three different banks

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  35. Chasingcarson_

    @Sweetz: I don’t have serve card. I think only serve card people are getting money released to republic. I was trying to ask people early if anyone else sees their money in republic because I don’t have Facebook. ā˜¹ļø

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  36. Gg

    Any Account Now card get deposit yet?

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  37. KATINA48

    SHEILA_33 MY UPDATE
    FILED ON 1/24 EXCEPTED THE SAME DAY IM A WEEKLY 0405 WOKE UP TO 846 TODAY ON TRAN. DDD 2/23 PAY ALL FEE UPFRONT MY DEPOSITED JUST DEPOSIT INTO MY SPENDWELL NETSPEND CARD @12;58 TODAY THIS HAS BEEN THE FIRST AN FASTEST IVE EVER GOTTEN MY REFUND. THIS YEAR WAS SMOOTH

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  38. ND

    USAA ?? Anyone with path a ddd 2/23 get refund yet?

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  39. Tab
    • Tax Preparer:
      FreeTaxUSA
    • Date Filed:
      Jan-13
    • Fees:
      Free
    • Bank:
      Wells Fargo
    • Bars:
      1st Bar
    • Date Accepted:
      Jan-22
    • Transcript:
      Online
    • Cycle:
      Daily
    • I Got My Refund!

    I’ve seen quite a few Wells Fargo people with 846 for 2/22 say it’s hit their account today.

    Anyone else not get theirs yet? I haven’t.
    *No fees being held. Straight dd to our account.

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  40. Janel120
    • Tax Preparer:
      Turbo Tax
    • Date Filed:
      Jan-31
    • Fees:
      Free
    • Bank:
      Netspend
    • Bars:
      1st Bar
    • Date Accepted:
      Jan-31
    • Transcript:
      Online
    • Cycle:
      Weekly
    • Processing Date:
      Feb-19
    • I Got My Refund!

    @Chasingcarson_: yes check republic Bank and see if yours shows funded and they stated their dd is 2/23

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