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.
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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.
@Vannyy: I hit report instead of reply SMH…. if your 846 date is 2/23, that is your DDD. If you are a weekly, your WMR won’t update until later.
@…: They took money for something. This has happened to a lot of people. I wish I had a better answer for you.
@LEO: Filed 2/1 weekly still N/A here. Same as last year. I didn’t have any issues it’s like they didn’t want to process me until a specific date.
@basketcasemomma: my wmr updated to approved with two bars but no date .refund has been approved for direct deposit . My transcripts show 846 2/23
@Tigerlili_1: hey I had and offset to the state but they took the money. I have tax topic 201 does that mean they will take more money?
@Offset owed: did u call 800 304 3107 and told you that information
@LEO: I wouldn’t rely on WMR until you see 846 on your transcript. I got a 846 last week and looked that day at WMR and it showed the path message. The next day is when it showed it was updated and had 2 bars and said refund was on way.
I FILLED ON 2/9 STILL NOTHING , NO UPDATEON WMR NOR TRANSCRIPT DOES ANYONE HAS THE SAMR ISSUE
@Poomanchu: They may very well be, but ACH doesn’t open until 1001pm EST
@Tigerlili_1: thank you
@Tigerlili_1: Do you think SBBT will update tomorrow if you have a DDD of 2/23 or will it be on the 22nd? Or even on the 23rd? Do you think I could get my refund early at all or would it be the 23rd?
@Mary j: It will show funded the day before your ddd
@Keish: What do that mean? And my tax topic disappeared
@Offset owed: No, tha0t is0 not true, nor legal. They deduct the amount owed and give you the remainder.
@Twest: it said it on the wmr app. Then I called the number you provided and it said I owe $414. So my question is simply will my refund still come on time or will I have to wait longer?
@Mommabear11: Day before
@Alize: nope
@Mommabear11: does your republic account say funded?
@Tbear: mines also
Does anyone know if Republic will release deposits the day before or the day of? My DDD is 2/22
“ the refund amount above may also include deductions for past due irs debt?” Is that a generic message?
Since the IRS said most people will get their refunds by the 28th Feb I’m a firm believer those of us with N/A is part of the group. It makes sense no way we all have the same identical issues doing our taxes. This happened to me last year had N/A for a long time for my money 3/2. From the time I filed to the time I got my money it as over 35 days
@Offset owed: did you call the treasury off set number ? 800 304 3107 to find that out?
If my transcript shows an “as of” date of today, does that mean it should update overnight?
Hate to be the bearer of bad news but for anyone that used turbo tax and had fees taken out as I did we definitely most certainly with not a single chance in hell be getting our refunds before ur ddd. Keep an eye on your email in the am hrs of the ddd you will recieve two emails from intuit/turbotax the first one states that you will be receiving ur deposit soon and then roughly a few hrs later you will get a second email stating that ur refund has been deposited.
I updated this morning, and it says.. We are still processing your tax return a refund date will be provided when available.
@chilax: mine said that and it was because I was audited.
@Ondeerun: nope
@TheQueenofBee: it’s not the irs I owe. It is unemployment. I was told the only way you still get it on time is if you owe the IRS. Otherwise if it’s someone else they send them your whole check then that agency send you your check and it could delay your payment. Is that true?
@chilax: any idea why we are a seeing this????
@Offset owed: as far as I know they will just take the money and disburse the remaining balance to you I don’t believe it delays you . I owe irs money and last year atlrast it didn’t delay me it just took what they needed and gave me the balance
We apologize, but your return processing has been delayed beyond the normal timeframe.
You can continue to check back here for the most up to date information regarding your refund……
So sick of seeing this..
@Shelby082: chime does yes but if u have fees coming out of ur refund it will go go sbbtpg first and no sooner than the day before your dd
Can someone help me? I owe $414 to unemployment. The irs has approved my refund but shows that I have an offset. I have an 846 code for 2/23 on my transcript. Will I still receive my refund on 2/23 or will it be delayed?
I have chime and my ddd February 23rd does chime usually deposit in account a few days before?
@Mike: I’m sure that’s what they’ll say… But I have always gotten my refund days before my ddd….
@Mary j: probanot until Feb 22nd… ifnthats the day before your DDD. It’s usually a day prior
Banks r closed yes but after 6pm the banks open back up n funds r released stpg update twice a day 7am cali time n noon I got mine on president day last yr mine still not funded yet as of now
& I used green dot and H&M’s block for my taxes..I received my deposit before I even had a deposit day
Just here to update ppl again
I filed Jan 30 Appected Jan 31st..I’m a pather and eic also..& I only have one bar on wmr I recieved my deposit 3 days ago.With no movement on wmr so I don’t think you should let wmr make you nervous relax it’s coming ..Sending money Trees Evryones way..Gm All
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