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
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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.
Has anyone received their amendment in less than the 16 weeks? I have been waiting for 9 weeks and nothing is still showing on the irs website.
@Nik: If someone has an 846 already (which they would with a date), the money has already been sent so should receive promptly with a no hold bank.
I called the offset number and it says I don’t have any offsets but when I put my husband information in it says that he has a offset I hope and pray they don’t take my taxes I’m trying to move out of state
@Lisa in Atlanta: I am saddened to hear of your loss of your daughter. I liken child loss (no matter their age) as the closest thing possible to hell on Earth.
@Lisa in Atlanta: Dearest Lisa: I’m so very very sorry for your loss!!!
@NYkhidd: I called no offset as of right now I hope it stays that way I can set up a payment plan
@Lisa in Atlanta: I am so sorry for your loss.
@Rob: Hello Rob
@Tax2024: welcome to the shit show boat, you’re going to need the letter they send out with a 14 digit code on it, they wont send the letter until 21 days after you have been accepted. People have tried making appts at their local tax office but pretty much are just being told to wait for the letter.
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@Vee-az: call the offset line it will tell you if you owe any debts for unemployment etc .. if they list anything they will take it from your refund this year before the 846 shows up they will deduct and send the remaining
@Lisa in Atlanta: My condolences on your loss :(
@Lisa in Atlanta: My condolences ma’am.
@Vee-az: The way I’m reading it, it looks like it’s being taken out of your state refund.
@Sharon Grayson: ga saying that they over paid me to but I hope they don’t take my refund I called the offset number and I don’t I have a offset I pray it stay that way
Does it mean it’s getting taken out from my state or my federal or both?
The ADES has notified the Arizona Department of Revenue of its intent to seek the sum of $ 1809.00 which nay include a $9.00 legal or collection charge from your Arizona income tax refund. The amount recovered less legal or collection fees will be applied against the debt you owe as soon as the money is received from the ADOR, which may take from one to three months. If your setoff exceeds the balance due to the ADES, a refund will be sent to you. Your Arizona income tax refund will be setoff against your debt unless you submit to the ADES
Happy Taxmas again IGMR family,
Sadly, my daughter passed in 2023, so I will be filing her final return this year. :(
I’m doing TurboTax Product Chat again this year though and can give you heads up on what’s going on over there as always. :)
@Patrat38: where does it say that I’m trying to see if I got a updated
@Stillwaitinginfairburnga: I don’t know I would assume they can. I was told they could.