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.
@Mommytotwinsplus2: I have seen the majority of the people with 2/22 DDD’s and TT fees and advances get their deposits today around 5:00pm CST. They said they showed up as funded on SBTGP around 7am this morning. I have a 2/23 DDD, I’m expecting that it’ll probably be tomorrow around 5pm.
@Di: Lol..It have to be somebody that had this issue last year. Its my first time getting this message.
@California Questions: what about 971 after 570. I called irs she said she had to id verify my identity. But wouldn’t tell me anything. I have o.oo beside each code. Do you think it will fix it’s self I’m a weekly never had this happen in 25 yrs.
@basketcasemomma: no my dear nada sooo sad n my hubby let me know thier no work tomorrow either so would of been perfect so he wouldn’t of missed work for us to go get the car, insurance n plates on it. Ufff so sad 😭
@California Questions: that’s sounds about right. I had the 570 last year as well, and it took til the 28th to release
@Allisxn: periodddd!!!!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾😂
@Tbear: Hi. I’m in kind of the same boat. My wmr says my return is past the 21 days. But doesn’t sat still being processed. Goid luck trying to get an answer. It’s all about bank cards and dd today@Tbear:
@Tbear: Hi. I’m in kind of the same boat. My wmr says my return is past the 21 days. But doesn’t sat still being processed. Goid luck trying to get an answer. It’s all about bank cards and dd today
@Guera: you still didn’t get it today? :( we are playing into and eating popcorn lol.
@Bren: really? No deposits for 2/22 at all for credit karma and TT?
@Ty83: VERY! You can run from the OAG but you definitely cannot hide! 🤪
@Mommytotwinsplus2: I don’t think they have been from what I’ve been reading today. I’m not sure tho.
What time did deposits start for credit karma and TT through Sbtpg start today for ddd 2/22?? Any ideas?
@Allisxn: Girl I know you Happy 😊 stack up Blessings
@Chasingcarson_: no it is not. I have a 2/23 DD so I just don’t understand
Filed 2/2/23 accepted 2/2 /23
Updated Saturday to ..We are still processing your return a date will be provided when return is complete.
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@Dd: what’s wrong? Is it not showing yet?
My DDD is 2/23, through TT/SBTPG, so I’m not even showing funded yet. BUT my ex/BD finally decided to file for the first time in 10 years so I had a very pleasant surprise this afternoon when i checked my child support account courtesy of the IRS and the OAG😅😅😅
Uffff…eps refund status check page still down… uffff. Oh well it is what it is right y’all
@Mama: yay!!! Nothing for me yet. I hope I’m the morning.
@If only…: I bet if you made axolotls they would be adorable. That’s my next goal, when they’re legal in the United States lol
@Bellee: jajajaja…. granddaughter 3 grandson almost 2 sooo they always want baby 🦈…. 😆…..but to see my hubby then cause him singing it the rest the crew start too soo u got 6 to 8 Mexican framers building houses signing that song in English n Spanish its hilarious 😂😆😆
@AC: I did! Around 530
@Dd: they’ve been getting on my damn nerves for 10 years.