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.
@Sand: Hi there, it means that you owe an outstanding bill. So they took part (or all) of your refund to cover the debt. They are giving you the phone number to the agency that took your money so that you can contact them and ask them how much they took and why. If you already know that you owe money to the State of New York (usually for back taxes, student loans, and/or child support) and you know how much you owe, then you can figure out how much of your tax refund they took. If you call them, they will want current income information and may try to garnish your wages and/or set you up on some sort of payment plan if you’re self-employed if you still owe more money. To know for certain, you can of course call the number OR wait until you receive a letter from the IRS showing how much was taken and if there was anything left.
Well I didn’t update Friday, filed 2/14, still blank all 0’s on transcript, as of 3/13/2023, where’s my refund still processing, dec 2023 amount gone, hoping to have movement tonight. Lord knows I need it…
So I have a quick question so I had to ID verify.
I did it online and it said verified and lit up green and they sent me a thank you paper for Verify in the mail and Then when I talked to an agent she said something was still wrong as far as my ID verification.
any ideas
Hello, Do any one know if I’ll receive my deposit tonight in my Chase account fees taken from Sbtg, showing sent to my bank already? Had a ddd of March 1
thanks
@Drubie77: I was accepted 2/1 and had N/A for 23 days and went to DDD 3/1. I am weekly only update on Friday’s and WMR updates on Sat. My money is pending for tomorrow in my account. But WMR won’t update till Sat saying it was received. My last message was refund date will be available. Last year I had N/A from the opening day till first week of March when I got my money.
Still waiting on a 3/1 DDD on chime. I saw 1 other got theirs so I’ve still got hope.🙏
I update today and this is what it’s saying
Our records indicate your refund has been applied to one or more outstanding liabilities. If both your federal and state refunds were offset, it may take up to 60 days to receive a refund of any overpayment.Our records indicate your refund has been applied to an outstanding New York State Department of Labor liability. For further information on this liability call the New York State Department of Labor at 1-800-533-6600.
I don’t understand
@Ohio girl: The 2/13 stuck because the system couldn’t go any further until it was manually restarted again. Since the Id verify has been done, you’ll get to cycle thru and get that 846. Hopefully it will be this week. :)
Any Navy for 3/1 hit yet? I’m not showing mines pending either. I wish they would deposit early.
I got the pretty money!😁
It just hit credit karma
Last day of February and I still have PATH message 🤦🏽♀️
Just checked my bank account and moneys in there from tpg products still waiting for state refund! Hope everyone get their money soon I know how it is why we no longer file early like why stress myself out about it we have to wait for path act to lift. Anyways we file 2/16/23 was ddd was for 3/1/23 fees taken from refund and we got the money to day!
@Always here: not sure with them Hun you can always call them n check on it sweetie.
🙏 N keeping 🤞 for you it hits your account very soon
sbtpg just sent mine 3/1 ddd wisley card till next year guys
Well I just did the online id verify With an agent so I could access my transcripts accepted 2/1 and return transcript is n/a account transcript says no return filed uggg why is it taking so long… Yet some people are processing within days errrr
@@t-it-again: if you’re claiming it for credit you can probably amend 2021 return if you itemized.
Btw…WMR still at one bar.
Hi! may be someone here can help? I purchased a car October 2021 but did not claim it when i filed taxes jan-22. Can I still amend my 2021 tax return?
Ok so I filed Friday morning EITC, college credits my refund just hit my chime card…2 business days. I have NEVER seen that happen before. Last year I filled in January and didn’t get my refund until June. I do feel bad for my son. I think he may have to verify though, as he is filing as an adult with a baby now, instead of as my dependant. I filed his last Friday. Hopefully we will get word on his soon.
No bank it was credit karma they said they deposit soon as received
@Always here: what bank hun some banks wont release until next day or day that it says like for example says 3/5 wont realese until that day.
You can always call your bank see if they see a pending deposit for you in the amount you are expecting
Anybody seeing deposit hit from sbbt to credit karma account? I checked my account and routing number it right but no money even though say funded sent to me
I am just wondering since I had a date of 2/27/23 on my processing date and my as of date is 2/13/23 i have codes 150 and code 806 with date 4/15/23 and 766 with 4/15/23 and 768 same date and a 570 with 2/27/23 an a 971 with 3/6/23 date i had got a notice already just a PC303 nothing to worry bout but my trans and wmr dont work TurboTax says on it 2/13/23 estimated date to arrive but im so confused if anyone can help let me knos
@sheila_33
How are you?
I’m still waiting for an update after online verify return last tuesday. Maybe update this week or next. My question is on my account transcript it has had zeroes and an as of date of 2/13/2023. Is it normal for that daye to not change?
As always thanks for your help
Still waiting
Filed 01/17.
Accepted 01/19.
Received 12C 02/02.
Faxed in our W2s 02/02 per the 12C.
As-Of: 03/13 (transcripts still all blank)
Anybody else still waiting, or in a similar situation? All I’m hearing from the IRS is *crickets.*
@Always here: check make sure your rte n account number are correct on your return and in thier system!!
Sbbt says sent to me but I sure don’t see it lol
I was accepted 2/1 I had one bar the first week and then it went to this message -Your tax return is still being processed. A refund date will be provided when available. For more information about processing delays, – I have not received anyetters can’t access transcripts because of phone number change and locked out ofy email -my amount of refund is still visible – I’m usually a weekly I’m assuming I still am- has anyone with thisessage on wmr received a refund before wmr updated? I usually get my refund and then wmr updates that following weekend -i have not ever been stuck on the still processing message usually it’s the being processed. Message – kinda. Worried
I was unable to verify by phone because of address change and schedule in person appointment. Can I call and try again and not mention change of address to be able to verify?
SOS…..WE HAVE A MIA….a missing tiger….she is friendly and not dangerous but is in danger of being wiped out cause of her kindness and helpfulness…..lol 😆
Anyone see our Tiger Lily _1 today… Jajajaja
Our other special helpful kind one is lurking being awesome like always Ms Shellia _33….thank you Hun
@BriLoG: Since that transcript is blank and the as of date has past, it does make me think something manually will need to be done to get it moving again.
@BriLoG: You might check this site and see if it will let her enter a code to ID verify. If not, then it may not be it.
https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/identity-and-tax-return-verification-service
@Sheila_33: good morning, my mom has still had no update on her transcript with an as of date of 2/20. They are still blank. The live representative she talked to today said they are reviewing it for errors and possible id verification and allow 10 more weeks. That sounds like two different responses but wouldn’t her transcript reflect some type of review or audit? Any insight would be great.