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.
We anticipate 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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This is a user-to-user community of taxpayers. Share experiences and ask questions below in our Live Discussion. We have learned more about tax refunds than we ever wanted to know.
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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.
@PPFFinanceWhiz It would be nice or at the very least a pet deduction because pets are damn expensive!!
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@Clos: How can you tell if you qualify?
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Has anyone got the $1400 recovery yet? I checked my tax form and I qualify for it
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Is it possible to claim my pet as a dependent on my tax return if I provide for all of its expenses and consider it a member of my household?
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@Qween: Do you mean on the WMAR?
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@Deposit_please: You can add as many dependents as you have, but you can only “claim” certain credits/deductions you qualify for. When you file, you want to add them all. The tax company you use will identify credits and deductions for each “qualifying child.” There are various rules for each credit/deduction. For instance, the child needs to be living with you for more than half the year, or some credits are for 16 and under, or limitations on how many children are for a particular credit. So, while you are filing, answer all the questions, and the credits/deductions will be figured out for you.
Examples: The Earned Income Credit (EIC) increases with the first three children you claim. The maximum number of dependents you can claim for earned income credit purposes is three. Or with the Child Tax credit, it is for dependents that are 17 or under by the end of year.
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How many kids can you claim on your taxes?
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My amended status is no longer showing up on the tool. Is there a reason for this?
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@puna412: I would love to know the same – mine shows as “completed” on WMAR and that I should have received a letter via mail. I have talked to THREE different people who told me THREE different things – and each time I talk to someone they tell me to wait 60 days from the date of contact and then call back if I don’t have a letter or my return.
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@ Kevakai Congrats and thank you!
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@Shay2025 https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/understanding-the-credit-for-other-dependents Credit for Other Dependents, check that out. I think you should be able to.
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Can I claim my son who’s 19 and worked part time? He made around $8,000 and he’s a student in college. I pay for rent, food and just about everything for him.
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Finally cleared the processing department loll ‼️ Also, haven’t been here in a couple of years. I like what you all have done with the place.
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@Niee Nice right before Xmas!!
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Transcript finally updated to 846 12/11 In July I received a letter 3219c they adjusted my taxes and I’ve agreed to the changes, uploaded document. Tax advocate contacted me in the end of November stating that the irs wasn’t doing there job and now I have an refund. Date happy holidays everyone.
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I’ve been waiting since last year and all the keep telling me is have wait 60 more days for a basic tax return just seems wrong
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@Ccally96: it should say refund issued next to it…its the best code you can get means money on the way
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Anybody else have N as of date 11.25 n on one bar
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@Ccally96 The date of 11/22 its possible you are getting a check in the mail. It should arrive within 3-6 days.
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@Mary: really?! Finally!! Thank you so much!!
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What’s the best place to get a tax advance loan with? Definitely in need of some extra funds as soon as possible.Thanks
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