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.
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Is it just a rumor that another round of child tax credits being issued?
570/971 SAGA
“We’ve recently become aware of a few employees who received communication from the IRS that their tax return is being held for review. The issue seems to be that the IRS does not have a record of reported wages for some employees. Our W2 wages are reported through a vendor partner, ADP. ADP has verified with us that the wages were reported and we have requested that they follow-up with the Internal Revenue Service to resolve the issue. We will follow-up as more information comes to light. If you have employees that inform you of this issue, please provide assurance that we are aware of the issue and working to resolve as quickly as possible.”
@Denise N.: Did you verify your wages?
@TexasGirl2024: this is what I was told
I filed 2/1 got code 570. I called IRS they are now telling me that the wages reported by my ex-employer does not match the w-2. I checked the http://www.ssa.gov page and sure enough it reflects a way lower amount. They are asking that I get a letter on company letterhead stating the dates of employment, wages and withholdings or paystubs. My ex-employer refuses to give me paystubs. He is now saying he will not give me such letter. What can I do?
@StephTX: I’m not sure which code I was told over the phone a letter would come asking for specifics
@Jennyb: me too!!
The IRS is a joke and the tax advocate service is a f****** joke as well. Close them down..
@BeeBee40: Not always. If you’ve been manually put back into the system, then its giving itself 3 cycle dates to finish up. So, if it thinks it can do it, it won’t push out on the next update. When I was under review/and an audit years ago, my date started moving again and pushed out 3 cycles. The next update (I was a weekly) the as of date didn’t push out, but the next update I had my 846 and my as of date pushed out to make sure my deposit was made within that time frame.
@penelope: As of dates are placed when you first post to the master file, its to get the return processed by that time. If there’s a freeze on the return, errors, etc. the date will stick until whatever is holding it can be manually resolved. If it pushes out and then snaps back, the system is trying to resolve an issue on its own by internally referencing information, and it can’t. Once it starts pushing out again and the date stays ahead, then its possible that whatever is holding the return has been manually addressed and the system has gotten it back into processing. Unfortunately, for some this year, after one issue has been resolved, like an id verify, then another issue has appeared, like a review or freeze.
@GotaHeadache: Tax preparers really cant help much when the government decides to hold your money. All they can do is the same thing you can do, send what they request and wait.
@TisTheSeasonOfTorture: I have received both letters the 4464 I received 30 days after the first one I was told the same thing letters are basically 60 days from the day on the first letter there’s no 120 days
I filed Jan 29 accepted same day.
One claimed one kid
No EITC
Self employed
Weekly update
Been waiting only updated twice one with action required
Mailed me out a letter in Feb 10th
Sent in paper work just my w2s an bank account statements
Then updated to your taxes are being reviewed. Tax code 151 1242c blah blah blah
As of date is March 18th
But when I go look at my 2022 transcripts I see codes an dates changed an as of date for April the 8th
I don’t ever call because everything always fixes it’s self I didn’t get my 2021 taxes until last year in Oct. Ain’t that crazy. So I am not surprised I’m being held up again. So now just a waiting game.
i havent recieved my state taxes and i did recieve my federal taxes ?been way past the 21 days said they were excepted efile to greendot card not been no errors just stage 1 to 3 for 8 weeks or since 02/18/2024
Got my 4464c letter February 9th I’m now on day 51 account T.S stoped on all codes n ending with code 507 been there since I started processing on 3/4 even tho I filed 1/29 hoping to see a ddd Friday don’t lose hope waiting the 60 days
Hi everyone if your as of date don’t push out further doing an update is that bad.
Good luck to everyone that’s expecting an update this early Friday morning.
@Sdiego: 1. Not filing before Feb 15th 2. Getting a tax professional ( I usually file myself) . I’m hoping before July, really needed that money. It’s not right how many people are getting reviewed this year. I want the irs to step up and take some accountability.
@Mari: ok your welcome, yeah mine still shows Feb 19 lol, Lets hope for an update Friday/Sat
@Kris123: thank you. I just did that and all it says is as of date 3/4. Nothing else. I f/a 2/5.
@Mari: when you log in towards the right it will show records. then it asks for a reason, I normally just click other. then it will pop up you transcripts, which then when you select whichever year it will show the as of date and cycle codes on the transcript
@Floridazoo: same here!! I really really REALLY HOPE WE UPDATE THIS FRIDAY
@Sdiego: can you please help me navigate my irs account. I can’t seem to find the information that shows all the information such as cycle, as of date etc. appreciate any help. Thank you
@GotaHeadache: wow. Maybe by the end of July we might get our refunds. It’s rediculous. I already adjusted my withholdings so I won’t worry about it much next year.
@TisTheSeasonOfTorture: I was told 120 days too. But the lady also said the notice would say 120 days, which was a lie, it said 60 days from the date on notice. I’m calling after my 60 days up. F dat. Seems like the irs really fckd up this yr
Soooo.. I’ve read on another forum that the 4464C and CP05 are the same thing and is automatically 120 days for review. The letter has never been updated. Does anyone know anything about this? I’d call the IRS myself but after yesterday’s phone call I’m liable to cuss out the next person that tells me “YOU JUST HAVE TO WAIT”
Does anyone know if you have a tax advocate if that could change the date you update or do you still follow your normal cycle days?
@Denise N .: Is this for cp05 or 4464c or ??
@Sdiego: Can you please tell me how you see all of the above information. I can’t find a screen that looks like that on my account.
My dates have not changed. I hope the review of my return doesn’t take the full 60 days
@Floridazoo: nope you should be getting another letter asking for specific documents
I have a deposit date of 3/27/24 has anybody else received their refund
what significance… if any… is the as of date on a transcript? 🤷♀️
@Floridazoo: same as me filed on 1/29 still waiting verified on phone and web, the only thing changed last week was my as of date from 2/19 to 4/8.
So I emailed my local congressmen and filled out paperwork to get a TAS. Haven’t heard anything from either one. At this point if my tax fees were paid from my refund then I’ll just wait until it hit my account.
If I send my information and status would you know the date whats going on
If I send you information and my status would you know a date or what’s going on
1/29er here. No update. Verified by website and then by phone. Still nothing as of 2/19, transcripts are blank. This is absolutely ridiculous!! Does anyone think we may get an update Friday??
@kancme1: If your wmr still shows the verification message then maybe you should call just to make sure that the verification went through.
@Denise N.: Me too
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