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.
@So Stressed, I filed and was accepted Jan 28, 2023, My as of date is Feb 20, 2023 which has come and gone! I have no idea what is going on and Maryland state seems to be the same, I finally sent an email to the comptroller’s office because Md said I need to wait 12 more weeks, I said they have lost their minds!!! I have proof that I filed and was accepted on their website on 1/28/2023!!! Comptroller ask me to verify my last 4 and my address sent that to them waiting for an answer now!! LOL they have the wrong one and I wish I could send something to Federal to get it moving…………
@Sheila_33: Goodmorning thank you so much for explaining I guess I just have to wait now .. fingers crossed for a DDD soon!
@NVDIV: my transcripts updated on the 13th I believe it was right after I received a verification letter in the mail which was sent out the 8th. I just hope to see something soon this is the longest I ever waited .
Filed 2/28 accepted that day. “Still processing” no codes still have 1 bar……I’m so tired 🥱
good morning, i had a date for today with a direct deposit, transcript still the same 150 code stating that tax return has been filed with 16221-436-08099-3 followed by cycle code of 20230905 date 3/20/2023 and then a amount after that where do i stand?
Anyone had movement on Al return?
I’ve been waiting over a year for an amended return. TA IS NO HELP AT ALL!!! Is there anyone over a TA I can call to help?!
@Jas: 150 is return received/tax liability if applicable and the date of 4/15 is standard since its the last day of the Irs tax year before interest is applied. 766 and 768 are your credit codes, 570 is a hold to possibly review the income or credits and the as of date of 4/03 is when the system hopes to have you processed by. You may be a weekly with the 05 cycle so you won’t have a chance to update again on transcripts until this Friday since weeklies process on Thursday.
Filed 1/23 accepted same day. 2/2 PATH message
3/5 we received your return it is being processed
20230405 cycle code. Have codes 150 806 766 and 570 (as of date 2/20.
No movement. Anyone else?
@Jas: that 150 means your ok now you just gotta play the waiting game for your DDD. At least your 570 is out of the way
@Jas: when did your transcripts update?
My transcript is listing this Return due date or return received date (whichever is later) April 15 2023
Processing April 3rd 2023
I’m a 05 cycle
And I have codes 806 date 4/15
Code 766 4/15
768 4/15
570 4/03
150 4/03
With a 4/03 as of date
What does this mean or is anyone else transcript listing the same thing ? HELP WANTED & NEEDED! :/
@Dirtydog218: I checked WMR and transcripts… still saying “still being processed” and N/A on transcripts. I called Friday evening, and they told me it was in the “errors dept” and that I need to give it 8 wks from the filing date. (2/24)
System is down, only limited things you can check.
@Stokes: Okay…I sure hope it comes tomorrow…hopefully, yours come as well.
@Pissed2023: same message filed 2/18 accepted same day
What is everyone that’s waiting where’s my refund say? I have one bar with a new message that says it’s taking longer than expected.
@Meme: same here 570 3/13
No movement
@LongtimeComing: maybe you will get your check tomorrow please update if so thanks
@LongtimeComing: ok got u
I misunderstood I was thinking you were waiting on a DD through the third party and it was rejected when sent out then you were issued a paper check
In your case I’m not sure
I’m waiting on a check as well because my DD was sent to wrong account
@Stokes: No…my date was for the 17th…scheduled for a check to be sent (after I did the identity verification) it went from DD to a check being sent. So, why would it get rejected?
Has anyone that filed around 2/7 made any progress? Accepted & at 1 bar same day. Transcript for 2022 is n/a ” still processing”. Was in errors for over 3 weeks, no letter.
@MOE: Thank you
@NVDIV: You can call them but you do have to have the letter.
@MOE: Sorry for the confusion. i was referring to the code that updates on the tax transcripts under the 570 when they send out the letter but thank you for letting me know that as well because i probably need that code that is printed on the letter as well.. Also is there a way i can reverify my identity without receiving a notice to verify or do i need to just hold off and see if that one actually gets sent?
@NVDIV: Right hand corner theres a code look on your letter
@MOE: Does it always supposed to have a code for when they send a letter even when its the 60 day letter? the reason i ask is because it never gave me a code for notice sent but i did get the letter back on feb 28. For some reason i feel like its just frozen and floating around in the system and nobody actually knows its there.. ive never seen something just not update at all like this.
@LongtimeComing: if you have fees taken out it will go to the third party , if it’s rejected when it gets to third party , it’s sent back and a check will be issued
Why would the account transcript be blank with as of date but not filled? Can someone tell me why?
@Meme: No change 570 3/6 971 3/13 got my letter last week cp 05 60 days
Just checked my transcripts, no change, still 570 $0.00 date 3/20/23
@meme
Ugh I saw that!! I was still able to view my transcripts though!
I looked again today, no change. Our dates are still
922 3/4/2023 0.00
570 3/20/2023 0.00
971 3/27/2023 0.00
Wages have not been updated to the transcript either.
Cycle code 20230905
@Meme: And the next month when we call they will use the “outage” as another excuse for delays..
Due to partial outage, ugh…..
irs website, “The service is unavailable at this time
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please refresh your browser or try again later.”
@Ricky22 8 do you think we will get a letter or check? its kinda strange never had this before
@Mlronq: it’s still at 3/20 that date is what I’m eyeballing now at this point.
transcripts down ?
@Catfish61: I have freeze code to and as of march 20 n no movement either
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