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.
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.
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Thank you in advance.
Good afternoon everyone my TT says refund payment completed but it has not updated on Sbtgp, what does that mean?
I had 846 since Friday
Tigerlili_1: can u see if SBBT has started any refunds for 2/23 yet and sent them to netspend or not yet girl??
Hello. Any info on 02/22 Navy Federal deposits for today
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@Tigerlili_1 Young lady do you think CK will update in the morning.. I give up today guess I’LL start back in the AM 2/23/23 TT
Anyone know why the fast cash advance message shows and disappear on SBTPG??? It’s there for a split second and then gone😳
@Andrea D: 2/23 I’ve had 846 since Friday
@Andrea D: Anyone
Will there be transcript updates tonight?
@strickland114: what your ddd
Has anyone used Capital One for tax refunds before? I know paychecks can hit early. Mine hits in the afternoons, but have refunds hit early before? If not, on the DDD, what time would they post? Afternoons as well?
@Tigerlili_1: Thank you so much. I need the prayers. And it’s hard, my neurosurgeon said it’s been there for 16 years and I am 36 years old. So it is taking a toll on me. I also have Ménière’s Disease, so I’m not feeling like myself at all. I know I’ll be ok though! My surgery was delayed until April. So I’m holding on, I appreciate the sentiment, you’re sweet ☺️💕
Also, I won’t count on Republic updating until tomorrow, will I?
@Tigerlili_1:
042102597 RN Citizens Commerce National Bank. 02/23 dd date as well . Paid up front tax act no fees no advance. Usually see paychecks 2 days early Do you see any movement by chance? Thanks 🙏🏻 again
Good afternoon everyone my TT says refund payment completed but it has not updated on Sbtgp, what does that mean?
Has republic bank started posting?
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@Rust: I can see that they’ve recieved Treasury deposits, yes.
They’ll settle later in the day.
@A1: awesome! Thank you! Usually I have my transcripts to go by but my login is crap this year.
@Tigerlili_1: I read Guera‘s message and someone was being racist. I’m not sure who it was. This tumor is messing with my brain so I can’t really keep up with much, I’m sorry 😞
Besides all of that, I hope you’re doing well!
@Tigerlili_1: I agree 1000% glad I missed it. Ignore the ignorance.
@basketcasemomma: yes..not much though