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.
@Jacky_FL: a week sounds good after all these months
@Red Dawn: Are you able to view your transcripts?
@Red Dawn: They can reopen the case if there’s still problems
@Louielou: When did you file originally?
@Red Dawn:
Closed the case — with what result/outcome? They need to able to tell you. Call the TAS line and ask for the result of the closed case
@meow:
Mary said a few days ago that it takes like a week or so
🤞🏼
@Jacky_FL: thanks now i wait for a check, wonder how long that will be aghhh
@Harry a: I did that and they closed the case after I amended 😩
(This is in addition to my original post (It was too long to post at all at once) I received a notice about the adjustment and that if I was ok with it to call and let them know (which I did) or submit documents supporting my original amount. (Letter 474C on 5/28). Does this mean I should be getting an update Friday? The agent I spoke with said that my refund was reduced to the $10,501.00 (291, 6-10-24)
Hello everyone!
I filed an amended return 5/3/24 and here’s what I currently see on my transcript.
971 Amended tax return or claim forwarded for processing
05-03-2024
$0.00
977 Amended return filed
33277-529-06680-4
05-03-2024
$0.00
807 Reduced or removed W-2 or 1099
withholding
04-15-2024
$18,142.00
291 Reduced or removed prior tax
assessed
07254-541-77008-4
06-10-2024
-$10,501.00
570 Additional account action pending
06-10-2024
$0.00
971 Notice issued
06-10-2024
$0.00
Should I be receiving an update Friday?
@meow:
I’m so happy for you!!! 😊
@Harry a: i did too i think that could be the reason i finally got refund back to irs
finally i just checked transcripts like i have for over 4 months now and the irs finally has my refund back after the long sofi / turbo tax fiasco.now i wonder how long it takes for a check
@Red Dawn: I contacted my congressman they set up ta
How do I get ahold of a live person? Or TA
@Harry a:
I hope they spill all their secrets and your DDdate in that ltr to you- let us know
Day 126 still nothing have letter in informed mail today from t.a.s. 2024 may be they can help anyone deal with that?