Where’s My Refund? IRS Tax Refund Schedule 2025 Chart

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has confirmed that the 2025 tax season for individual filers began on Monday, January 27, 2025. On this date, the agency started accepting and processing tax returns for the 2024 tax year.

IRS Refund Processing Timeline

The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds within 21 days. However, some returns may require additional review, which could extend the processing time.

Where to Check Your Refund Status

Taxpayers can track their refunds using the IRS’s Where’s My Refund? tool. The tool updates once daily, typically overnight, so there is no need to check multiple times a day.

You can check your refund status:

– 24 hours after e-filing a 2024 tax return.

– 3 to 4 days after e-filing a 2023 or 2022 tax return.

– 4 weeks or more after mailing a return.

Where’s My Refund? has a tracker that displays progress through 3 stages: :

1. Return Received

2. Refund Approved

3. Refund Sent

Important IRS Refund Dates

The first batch of direct deposit refunds for the 2025 tax season is expected to be issued by February 7, 2025.

IRS Refund Delays for Certain Credits

Taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) may experience a refund delay. The **Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act** requires the IRS to hold these refunds until mid-February.

The IRS expects the earliest refunds for EITC or ACTC claimants to be available by March 3, 2025, if direct deposit is selected and there are no issues with the return.

IRS Direct Deposit Guidelines

Refunds should only be deposited into accounts in the taxpayer’s name, their spouse’s name, or a jointly held account.

IRS Refund Schedule for 2025

For the most accurate and updated refund status, visit the IRS Where’s My Refund? tool or check the IRS2Go mobile app.