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 began accepting tax returns this year on January 29, 2024.
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.
@Ollie: Yes I received the refund advance.
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Good morning everyone! Here’s a link for a discussion about this coming year and what users thoughts are about it. Most appreciated if you want to jump in and share any thoughts. Hoping for a smooth year for everyone. https://igotmyrefund.com/forums/forum/general-discussion/2024-tax-season/
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@Ollie: right it says after acceptance not approval
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@Yarri: Lots of people have gotten it regardless with just submission. If this was the case nobody would have their money until the 29th I’m assuming, but people already have it.
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@Ollie: it has to get approved from the irs to get the advance
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@HelloNJMomHere: Hi There I’m from New Jersey I filed both my Federal and State Return on TurboTax January 15th 2024 I was Accepted today January 19th 2024 for Federal and State is Usually right after.. hope this helps my 7th year with TurboTax
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Tax Preparer:FreeTaxUSA
Date Filed:Jan 17th
Fees:Free
Bank:chime
Date Accepted:Jan-19th
Transcript:Online
Cycle:Daily
I Got My Refund!
Just got accepted today
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hi, guys! new tax year.. happy to see everyone again
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@Sheila_33: Ok I see! I was not aware that could happen. I am going to finish mine tomorrow. It is a simple return with a W-2 and information from my business. I do not have any dependents, so no credits.
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Hi
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1/19 Update on CTC:
The House Ways and Means Committee has advanced the Child Tax Credit (CTC) deal to the House floor.
follow this post to stay updated:
https://igotmyrefund.com/child-tax-credit-changes/
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@HelloNJMomHere: Have you checked our State Refund forum? The conversation may have not started yet for the year, but you can chime in for 2024!
https://igotmyrefund.com/forums/forum/state-refunds/
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I want to file my taxes but the state of NJ is not accepting returns. would anyone know the date NJ will start to accept returns? I don’t want to file them separately.
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Most people have that topic when they are accepted. This link explains it in better detail. https://igotmyrefund.com/tax-topic-152/
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@impatiently waiting: They don’t reconcile the 1099s until later in the year so that shouldn’t trigger an audit. Amend as soon as you get your refund like Mary said and you should be fine.
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On my WMR it says processing. Tax topic 152. Im not a pather no eic or actc. Anyone else have that tax topic?
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@Mike: thanks it’s was 3128$ so hopefully I’m fine and can just amend.
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@Impatiently waiting: ok thanks so I shouldn’t get an audit?
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@cmaine: Receive?
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Approved 2500 advance with CK. 2 hrs no money. No sign it was even transmitted. Have email from Turbo tax successful submission. 30 seconds 😄
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@Impatiently waiting Just wait until you receive your refund then file an amended return
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@Impatiently waiting: Kinda a hit or a miss sort of thing(when it comes to an audit or delay) Depending on how much the 1099 is, it may not move your refund/amount owed in any way. I added a last minute 1099 for 2200 and it changed nothing. However there is always a possibility it could be flagged. Since you are already accepted, just keep checking on things and if you sail through, just file an amended return after.
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Need some advice y’all. I feel like a complete idiot. I have my own business so I always file self-employment every year. But I totally forgot last year I did some doordash. I just got an email today that they sent me a 1099. My return was already accepted. Am I at risk for an audit? I’m so nervous now.
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Accepted today with Advance. Done with Turbotax with fees taken out with refund. Filed 1-13
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Ok finally home from work. Now time to update my filing details, then head on over to WMR and see if I have a bar waiting for me lol. How is everyone tonight?
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