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 āqueueā 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.
I just got a letter in the mail today that I have to wait the 60 days smh here we go
Filed 1/29 accepted same day. Had to verify. First by phone on 3/20 then next day called and verified 3/21. As of date 2/19 everything else blank. First updat yesterday WMR changed to is being processed and transcripts to as of 4/15. Woke up today and transcripts changed to as of 4/22 everything else either N/a or blank. Can someone give me some hope or any details at all??
@Marcia: theyāre not going after student loan debt this year but it does start next year
My transcripts finally updated I have a as of 4/14/24
150 tax return filed 4/15/24 20241305
570 addt acct activity pending 04/15
766 credit to your account
768 earned income credit
@Mandie: don’t lose hope, I filled on 3/16 @Mandie: don’t lose hope, I filled on 3/16 and was nervous because I still have a student loan debt but I check 20mins ago and i see refund approved with a ddd on 4/3, I haven’t received my state refund yet because I they want me to verify that my children lived with me last year ive never had tyat happen before
Finally updated yesterday after verifying on 3/6, mind you I was accepted 1/23 but I had a 570 just looked at my informed delivery and I have a letter from the IRS. I wonder.
Day 60 still no changes they just let your return sit then they will be swamped on april 15 and will use that as there excuse
I already adjusted my withholdings with my employer. Waiting 2 to 4 months is rediculous.
Hello everyone, i successfully verified my identity in person with my letter on 2/26, though she said that i need to verify my 1099 online which got me confused. The representative also said it will take less than 180 days to issue out a payment. Has anyone have or had a similar experience and long do i have to wait to get an approval/get refunded?
All4 weeks after Iād verified, my transcripts finally changed from N/A to being available. Sadly no 846 but 570 so I guess Iām still waiting
@Southern_Belle: did you have a 570 at all? Congrats btw.
Why haven’t I received my federal taxes I got my state tax direct deposit on the 15 my federal was showing funded too but still waiting
@š¤·š¾āāļøIDK: I had my three w2s from last year all with adp. So I totally understand. :/
@shelleybeanss: so that gives me more anxiety bc my company switched to ADP in the last quarter of the year. Iām just praying and trying keep my marbles
Hope this helps anyone who had to I d verify filed 2-20 I’d verified 3-19 then on 3-28 wmr changed to is being processed instead of ‘still being’ at 1pm today got my deposit wmr didn’t update transcripts still say no return on file so they dont always update first
Hi everyone, I’ve been on this site off & on for a few years. I just wanted to pop on and offer some hope to everyone that’s still waiting on their refunds. I f/a 2/8/24 but was selected to id verify. I never received the first letter but called and got the second letter within a couple of days. I verified on 3/20 and was told it would take 9 weeks for my return to be processed. Well, I almost jumped for joy at work when I received my DD this morning. I was surprised because I checked my transcripts at 3am and they hadn’t updated but when I checked them again around 10 they were completely filled with a DDD for 4/3/24. So, I just wanted to let you guys know there’s hope and your money is coming.
@š¤·š¾āāļøIDK: most of us with issues seem to be early filers. But Iāve also seem somewhere that ADP screwed up this year too and didnāt send W2s on time or accurately so the information the IRS has doesnāt necessarily match what people have on their own w2s.
I just filed last week. I held off this year bc I was so anxious about what Iād owe. So far all Iāve seen is bad news on this forum. I pray I have a smooth year as with the rest of my previous years. Reading this forum gives me anxiety š¬
Iāve honestly given up on my refund haha. Itāll be May when the 60 days are up for me. And every Friday I check my transcripts, Iām just more and more disappointed.
Still haven’t received my state or federal both are just sitting there after verifying, its so stressful.
@kancme1: WMR should update tomorrow, usually day after getting 846. Congrats on your DDD. Fingers crossed for the rest of us :)
@Bunny: I really hope we update soon. It’s already enough waiting until every Friday for an update š
Got my DDD 4/3 exactly 2 weeks from ID verification
WMR didn’t update – only transcripts
It’s finally moving along!!
@BeeBee40: Iām going through the same thing I have 971 and 570 my as of date is 2/12 been that way for two months now I received a cpo5 letter on 3/4 and no updates since then I filed 1/22 excepted 1/29 this is the first time this has ever happened to me
Good morning I hope someone can help give me encouragement on my tax return. I filed 1/29 and was accepted 1/29. On 2/16 got codes 806 766 768 570 with 3/4 0.00. Then on 2/23 971 with 3/11 0.00. my as of date has not change the last 2 updates including today no change it as of 3/25. I did receive the cp05 letter on 3/11 in my online account. Is this bad as of date hasn’t changed from Monday. I didn’t have any changes except the marketplace insurance so I’m confused. I normally don’t need my taxes as much as I do this year due to unforseen issues. It’s so hurtful to keep looking and there’s no update. I’m also on the 570 forums as well but I was hoping someone can help me out. Thank you
Was hoping for ANY change today. Itās been 2 weeks with no change of any kind. 570 0.00 since beginning of feb, 4464c end of feb with 60 days, as of and processing still sitting at 4/1 and 3/4 respectively. Cāmon universe. My lease ends next month and my kids n I need to move
@Sheila_33: thank you! Has anyone gotten a 570? What are the next steps?