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Taxpayers preparing for the upcoming tax season for the 2024 tax year are sure to be wondering about tax credits, deductions and refunds. Taxpayers receive a tax refund when they have overpaid tax or qualify for a refundable credit.
When will I get my 2025 tax refund?
Under the US tax system, taxpayers receive overpaid taxes or refundable credits through tax refunds. Taxpayers can obtain a refund in three years, so in 2025 taxpayers can request a refund for the tax years 2024, 2023 and 2022.
The IRS processes your refund within 21 days after you file your tax return electronically and choose direct deposit as the payment method on your return. The tax refund date depends on the way you filed your tax return and the payment method, such as:
- E-filing and direct deposit filers: within 21 days of filing
- E-file and physical examination: one month from the date of filingMr
- Mailed tax form and direct deposit – one to two months
- Paper File and Paper Verification: After two months
- Amended tax returns: 3 weeks to appear in the IRS system and 16 weeks to process returns.
Tax refunds can vary from person to person, but keep in mind that your payment can also be delayed for many reasons.
Tax refund calendar for 2025
Taxpayers who are speculating about their tax refund for tax year 2024 returns can expect a refund payment date based on the date the tax return was filed and the method of payment, so we have prepared a calendar for 2025 based on the same conditions to give you an idea of when to expect your refund:
| Tax refund accepted | Refund via direct deposit | Refund via paper check |
| January 21 – January 29, 2025 | February 5, 2025 | February 14, 2025 |
| January 29 – February 9, 2025 | February 14, 2025 | February 21, 2025 |
| February 10 – February 15, 2025 | February 21, 2025 | February 28, 2025 |
| February 16 – February 23, 2025 | February 28, 2025 | March 7, 2025 |
| February 24 – March 1, 2025 | March 7, 2025 | March 14, 2025 |
| March 2 – March 10, 2025 | March 17, 2025 | March 24, 2025 |
| March 11 – March 19, 2025 | March 24, 2025 | March 31, 2025 |
| March 20 – March 26, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | April 7, 2025 |
| March 27 – March 31, 2025 | April 7, 2025 | April 14, 2025 |
| April 1 – April 10, 2025 | April 14, 2025 | April 24, 2025 |
| April 11 – April 15, 2025 | April 24, 2025 | May 5, 2025 |
Important Note: Tax returns with EITC or ACTC claims will be processed after February 15, 2025, so you can receive your tax refund by the end of February (direct deposit) or the first of the second week of March 2025 (paper check).
What can delay your 2025 tax refund?
As we mentioned earlier, your tax refund can sometimes Mralso late due to some reasons, such as:
- The information on your IRS tax return is incorrect, or you’ve missed some information or documents you should submit with your tax return, which may take time for the IRS to review. In case the data is missing, the Tax Administration will contact you to provide the specified data.
- Your bank account information is listed as incorrect or invalid on your tax returns, which may result in the IRS sending you a refund via paper check or your refund not being processed or going to another account that you entered in error. Therefore, always check the information provided.
- You claimed EITC or ACTC credits with your tax return, which will delay your PATH Act refund until February 15, 2025.
- You owe a tax debt or have a tax balance that the agency will recover from your tax refund, however, before it collects the refund, the agency will notify you and you can appeal this or ask the IRS to send you a refund due to your financial difficulties.
Check the status of your IRS tax refund with the Where’s My Refund tool
Taxpayers can easily track their IRS tax refund through the IRS Where’s My Refund tool and know what stage their refund has reached to predict their tax refund date.
According to IRS guidelines, the tool displays status in three terms: Refund Accepted (when the agency has accepted your filed return), Refund Approved (when the IRS has reviewed the returns and accepted that you have a tax refund), Refund Sent (when the IRS has processed your refund and you can receive it at any time based on your payment method).
The IRS system starts showing your tax refund status based on your tax filing method and tax year, for example, e-filers can see refund status within 24 or 48 hours, and filers who filed for the previous year can check the status in 3 to 4 days, and paper return filers can check the status after 4 weeks of filing.
Remember, taxpayers who have filed an amended tax return will need to use the Where’s My Amended Return tool instead of the Where’s My Return tool.
What to do if you don’t get a tax refund?
In general, people who receive tax refund approval receive the payment within the specified period. However, if the refund is not paid on the expected date, you should first check that your bank account is active or that you have mentioned the correct bank account details/shipping address.
If you find that everything is correct and your return status shows that your return has been sent, you can call the IRS hotline at 800 829 1954 or visit your nearest IRS tax office to check on your tax refund. The agency or officials will reply to you with the reason for delaying the refund or the solution to your query.
IRS tax refunds are generally paid to taxpayers on time, the IRS ensures that taxpayers have a smooth filing experience, so you can contact the agency anytime you have any confusion or questions.
