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.
Looks like they are not even into Aprils Amended returns yet, if thats what you did
https://www.irs.gov/help/processing-status-for-tax-forms
Individual returns
Electronically filed Form 1040 returns are generally processed within 21 days.
We’re currently processing paper returns received during the months below.
Form 1040 series
Original: April 2024
Amended: March 2024
@Boogerbaby089: congratulations 🎉
@Harry a: yes sir, the only difference is I filed/accepted 2/4.
@Boogerbaby089: If i remember right yours was same as mine process date 3/11 , 571 3/18 filed 2/1
@Boogerbaby089: Just checked nothing day.113 congrats to you at least some got it
@Jacky_FL: Thank you!
@Boogerbaby089:
Congratulations 🎉❣️
@Genn: I literally just got my ip pin a couple weeks ago 🤦♂️
I will say they didn’t pay any interest…. I am elated!! It’s been hell this year. Also account still shows generic message for 2023. No 0.00 anywhere but this is what I have
As of 6/10
Processing date
3/11 ( never changed)
571 dated 6/10
846 5/29
@Boogerbaby089: I am glad you did. I hope all of us hear some good news
@harry Check your transcript…. God knows I’m praying for all of us!
WAHOOOOOOOOO I GOT IT GUYS!! DDD 5/29/2024
File 1/29
As of 3/4
Processing 3/4
570 3/4
Was told to wait 120 after my 60 days ended April 8 on 4464c letter found my mistake but I can’t fix it and no other letters had been sent out I hate the lady told me to wait it out but I’m on 104/120 days praying for some type of relief 4 mouths of hell
@Need Help: you can still file but you can only file by mail. Since this is a new tax year. FYI you could have filed an extension but with that they only give you til October of the current year.
Example let’s say you filed March 2022, but you didn’t have your IP PIN, so you file an extension on March 2022 which will give you until 10/31/22 to get your pin to file electronically.
4 months since filing, 98 days into 120 day wait on 4464C letter. 1 week since I’ve heard anything from congressional aide or TA. In distress and over it.
@Red Dawnn Yes
Hi all
Anyone with a refund check dated for 5/17 received their check or see it in informed mail? Just curious if my mail is just behind or check is taking the scenic route.
Day 112 and nothing
@Frustrating: insanity. The lack of time frame is crazy. IRS is def dropping the ball this year in every way possible
Praying for eveyone to update to good news today! Sorry for the wait!😭😭
@Shelleybeansss: They should call you back within a week. Something isn’t right!
@Shelleybeansss: The letter doesn’t state any amount of days or have 4464c. It just says to wait it out .😭😭
Who’s up waiting for he big update?
@Frustrating: Mine is also a simple return, almost identical to previous year.
In past yrs the WMR information has been not always up to date. Like ppl have gotten refund and it still says being processed.
You can see the most accurate status if you can look up your account and decipher the transcripts
@Shelleybeansss: are they likely to go over the 120?
@Frustrating: usually if it’s a 4464c they have up to 120 days to complete their review. The letters say 60 but when you call in they say it’s actually up to 120. It stinks
@Cody96: when I requested a TA, I was told I had to wait until mid June. Filed accepted 1/21
I filed 1/18, received review letter, then received letter asking for additional docs. Sent those may 3rd. Still no movement. At this point I don’t even care anymore. I’ve struggled to stay afloat and it looks like there’s no end in sight.
Is there a certain way to get a tax advocate, or someone to tell me what is going on? I amended the 22nd of February, and my transcript hasn’t moved for it since then, but has info after that date for my original return.
So I received a review letter in the mail today. It basically says to do nothing.
My WMR has been on “it is being processed”.
I have a small refund, simple return, and no dependents or extra credits.
How long do I have to wait until I see my refund or an update on WMR?
I received another letter from the IRS dated May 16th. I just received it yesterday. It states that they need an additional 60 days to process my return smh…🤦🏻♀️ If you ask me, all of our refunds went to Ukraine for the war ijs🤷🏽♀️
@The wait: Me too smh…🤦🏻♀️