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.
@Jay: I have done that everytime I called the IRS. They have all information and everything matches. WTH?
@Dirtydog218: yes everytime I have called I have spoken with someone.
@Amber: check with your employer to see if the payroll department sent the information to the IRS and also contact the IRS to verify that they have that information.
@Amber: are you getting a human when you call the irs?
I have been stuck with “as of date” 03/27/23 since 03/20/23. Also it says “processing date” 03/27/23. I’ve called IRS every Friday because I have had no update on my transcripts only to be told wait! My wages account have never been filled. And my account transcripts say “filed 03/27/23”.. I filed in January. What is going on? Am I EVER getting my refund???
Goodmorning I just called the IRS and was told to wait 120 days now from March 7th Great news !
good morning, does a positive number over amount mean refund? cycle date of 20230905 date 03-20-2023
@Sheila_33: I have a question that may or may not mean anything right now. Is anything showing up in your wages transcript on its.gov? Mine is empty and says no record of return filed but my other 3 transcripts are all available. I know for a fact both mine and my wife’s wages were reported because they are showing up in our SS accounts.
Ok. I edited my account so it will show my filing info. I noticed alot of peoples are the same and they are also stuck
@Jas: It means that whatever is keeping that return from finishing up, will have to be manually resolved and put back in the system to cycle thru and update.
@maggy: The 424 is a request for an audit. If it updates to a 420 audit code next week, then they’ll send you a cp75 requesting verification of your dependents claimed and your income. The 810 froze the return and the 811 released the part of your refund that is your withholdings.
ill go ahead and give you all the answer before you even sign in and check them… no movement.. same tomorrow and then the next day… they think they have us fooled
With code 570,
Transcripts state 570 dated for 4.3
I didn’t last Friday
Also the 768 code is after my 570. Do I still need a 571 code to be released?
@Jas: Amen thank you so much for reassuring me god bless you you made me feel so much better i can sleep nicely tonight!
@maggy: Hey Maggy so yes the 846 code is in fact stating that you’ll get your refund on the 5th. They also did state that “You may not receive all or part of your refund until we receive and review the information we requested.” Which just means they’re still looking into your filled taxes but allowed a part of your refund to be issued to you. Once they’re done their review as long as everything is okay you will get the remaining $1000 on a seperate date. Congrats On Your 846!!
File and accepted on March 17 2023 WMR stayed on single bar until April 1 than it says the following:
WMR says: We have received your tax return and it is being reviewed. You will receive a notice from us requesting additional information within 30 calendar days. You may not receive all or part of your refund until we receive and review the information we requested. If you need more information after you receive our notice, call the number on the notice.
Please do not contact us until you have received the notice as we are unable to take any action until then.
Please read the following information related to your tax situation:
Tax Topic 151, Your Appeal Rights
Transcript says this
code 150 cycle 20231305 04-17-2023 $0
code 806 w-2 or 1099 withholding 04-15-2023 -$4,567.00
code 766 credit to your account 04-15-2023 -$1,000
code 424 examination request 03-30-2023 $0.00
code 810 refund freeze 04-14-2023 $0.00
code 811 removed refund freeze 04-17-2023 $0.00
code 846 refund issued 04-05-2023 $4,567.00
are they reducing $1000 from my refund? as i was supposed to get $5567
and am i getting refund on April 05?
Okay so my processing date is 04/03/23 as well does anyone know what this means?
Is anyone else as of date still at 04/03/23?
@Mlronq: thanks i will look into my transcripts to see whats going on thanks again 🤗