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.
@Leeloo: not looking forward to too much this week with the holiday mid week. My dates are bouncing everywhere today too. :(
Unbelievable!
Or is it
IRS playing with my as of dates again.
They had changed from March to April to different days in July and now this years account transcript
Has been pulled a blast from the past and changed back to April .
No rhyme or reason for this years IRS madness.
Feeling like Alice in Wonderland falling down the rabbit hole. 🤪
@Eddleman23: So, they are upping their game by distracting 🤣🤣🤣
@Jacky_FL: it’s not 🤣🤣 haha the rep said my refund is literally just sitting waiting to be released and done processing just sitting.. wth
Let’s see if the IRS is so sophisticated 🤣 sending refunds on debit cards is maybe their newest delay tactic/trick out of their box
🙈🤣
@Eddleman23: yasssss I hope it’s your 💰
🙏🏼
@shelleybeanss: I just checked my irs account and I have no banking info so idk if that means anything lol
@shelleybeanss: yes I recieved all of those. I’m wondering if since it’s been so long that I’ve been waiting on my taxes that they sent that card instead of my original prepaid card? Idk I am hoping for anything at this point lol
Did you receive all of your economic impact payments before? I know the go2 card is how they were sending those out to many people. Otherwise go2 is a digital bank, like chime.
@Jacky_FL: yeah you and me both lmao maybe a card with the money they owe me on it🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Bishwhett: I verified 3/5. Still nothing
@Eddleman23: GM
I can’t wait to hear what IT is
“Do not bend” 🤣
Any ideas… I’m getting something in the mail today it says do not bend GO2 FDIC immediate response required. And its got a address of PO box 98285 Washington DC.. WHEN I GOOGLE IT IT BRINGS UP IRS stuff… anyone what this could be? My mail doesn’t run till 1 lol
@Pam: nope
Filed March 2024
Single
No dependents
Business credits
As of date June 26
Cycle code 05
Verified may 2024
Rec’d verification letter
Verified next business day
Rec’d 60 we need to hold refund to review letter 6/27
No movement since
@Jacky_FL: 07
@shelleybeanss: What week is your cycle code?