Table of Contents
- IRS Refund Schedule for Direct Deposits and Check Refunds
- 2023 Tax Refund Schedule (2022 Tax Year)
- Important Tax Filing Dates and Refund Dates
- When can I file my tax return?
- When are taxes due?
- How long does it take to receive my tax refund?
- Are there any expected tax refund delays?
- How Should You Request to Receive Your Refund?
- Tax Refund Schedule for Extensions and Amended Tax Returns
- How to Check the Status of Your Tax Return
- Get a Larger Tax Refund Next Year
- Getting Tax Relief if You Owe Money
- 2022 Tax Refund Schedule (2021 Tax Year)
- 2021 Tax Refund Schedule (2020 Tax Year)
- 2020 Tax Refund Schedule (2019 Tax Year)
When Can I File My Tax Return? The 2023 tax season officially opens Jan. 23. You can begin filing your 2022 return through IRS Free File before this date, but the IRS will not process them until later in the month. Paper tax returns may face additional delays. More than 90% of electronically filed tax refunds are processed and issued within 21 days.
The IRS processes tax returns as it receives them. If you file your tax return electronically, the IRS will generally process direct deposit refunds within 7-10 days of receiving your tax return, and process paper checks within about two weeks. Filing a paper tax return may delay your refund by up to several weeks.
When Can I File My Tax Return? The 2023 tax season officially opens Jan. 23. More than 90% of tax refunds are processed and issued within 21 days.
In filing your federal tax return, you may have a few questions: How much tax will I pay? How much will I get back in my tax refund? When will I receive it?
There is no quick and easy answer to the first two questions. However, we can give you a rough idea of when you will receive your tax refund – but only if you file your federal taxes electronically using a software program or with the IRS e-File. Nine out of 10 taxpayers receive their tax refunds within 21 days when they file electronically.
Expect longer delays if you file your return on paper because it takes longer for the IRS to process your paperwork. The tax refund chart below the jump offers more information on when to expect tax refunds.
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IRS Refund Schedule for Direct Deposits and Check Refunds
The following tax refund table is based on previous refund tables released by the IRS to help taxpayers know when they should receive their tax refunds. The IRS moved to the Modernized e-File System (MEF) in 2013 (2012 tax year). The IRS only issued refunds once per week under the old system. They now issue refunds every business day, Monday through Friday (except holidays).
Due to changes in the IRS auditing system, they no longer release a full schedule as they did in previous years. The following chart is based on IRS statements, published guidelines and estimates from past years. This IRS refund schedule should only be used as a rough guideline.
How to use the tax refund chart:
- Use the left-hand column to look up the date your tax return was accepted by the IRS
- Use the middle or right column to look up when you should receive your refund (depending on how you requested your refund – direct deposit or paper check).
If you filed your taxes with e-File, you should receive a confirmation that the IRS accepted your federal tax return. This date will go in the left column. If you didn’t file your taxes electronically, then this chart may not be useful for you for two reasons: you won’t have a confirmation date regarding when your tax return was accepted, and paper tax returns are manually entered by IRS employees, so the process takes longer.
You will also note that this chart covers dates beyond the traditional filing date. If you file after April 18, 2023, you should file a tax extension request. It’s simple to do and can potentially save you a lot of money in penalties.
Note: Military members deployed during the tax year may be eligible for additional tax deadline extensions.
2023 Tax Refund Schedule (2022 Tax Year)
Note: The IRS e-File open date is Jan. 12, 2023. The IRS will begin accepting and processing returns Jan. 23, 2023. You can try to extrapolate the refund date based on the below chart.
Tax Return Accepted By IRS | Refund Status Approved by IRS | Direct Deposit Sent* | Paper Check Mailed* |
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Jan 23, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Feb 10, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 |
Jan 30, 2023 | Feb 5, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 |
Feb 6, 2023 | Feb 12, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 |
Feb 13, 2023 | Feb 19, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 |
Feb 20, 2023 | Feb 26, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 |
Feb 27, 2023 | Mar 5, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 |
Mar 6, 2023 | Mar 12, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 |
Mar 13, 2023 | Mar 19, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Apr 7, 2023 |
Mar 20, 2023 | Mar 26, 2023 | Apr 8, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 |
Mar 27, 2023 | Apr 2, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | Apr 21, 2023 |
Apr 3, 2023 | Apr 9, 2023 | Apr 21, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 |
Apr 10, 2023 | Apr 16, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 | May 5, 2023 |
Apr 17, 2023 | Apr 23, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | May 12, 2023 |
Apr 24, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | May 14, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
May 1, 2023 | May 7, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | May 26, 2023 |
May 8, 2023 | May 14, 2023 | May 26, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 |
May 15, 2023 | May 21, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 | Jun 9, 2023 |
May 22, 2023 | May 29, 2023 | Jun 9, 2023 | Jun 16, 2023 |
May 29, 2023 | Jun 4, 2023 | Jun 16, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 |
Jun 5, 2023 | Jun 11, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 |
Jun 12, 2023 | Jun 18, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 |
Jun 19, 2023 | Jun 25, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 |
Jun 26, 2023 | Jul 2, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 | Jul 21, 2023 |
Jul 3, 2023 | Jul 9, 2023 | Jul 21, 2023 | Jul 28, 2023 |
Jul 10, 2023 | Jul 16, 2023 | Jul 28, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 |
Jul 17, 2023 | Jul 23, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 |
Jul 24, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Aug 12, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 |
Jul 31, 2023 | Aug 6, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 |
Aug 7, 2023 | Aug 13, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 20, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 |
Aug 21, 2023 | Aug 27, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Aug 28, 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 |
Sep 4, 2023 | Sep 10, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 |
Sep 11, 2023 | Sep 17, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | Oct 6, 2023 |
Sep 18, 2023 | Sep 24, 2023 | Oct 6, 2023 | Oct 14, 2023 |
Sep 25, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 |
Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 8, 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 |
Oct 9, 2023 | Oct 15, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 | Nov 3, 2023 |
Oct 16, 2023 | Oct 23, 2023 | Nov 3, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 |
Oct 23, 2023 | Oct 29, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 |
Oct 30, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 | Nov 24, 2023 |
Nov 6, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | Nov 24, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Nov 13, 2023 | Nov 19, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 |
Nov 20, 2023 | Nov 28, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Nov 27, 2023 | Dec 3, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 |
Dec 4, 2023 | Dec 10, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 |
*Note: Again, these are estimated dates based on previous tax refund schedules released by the IRS. The IRS no longer publishes these tax refund charts due to their auditing process.
When Will My Refund Be Available?
Keep in mind that it may take a few days for your financial institution to make your deposit available to you or several days for the check to arrive in the mail. Keep this in mind when planning to use your tax refund.
The IRS states to allow five additional days for the funds to become available to you. In almost all cases, a direct deposit will get you your tax refund faster than in five days, and in some cases, it will be available immediately.
Important Tax Filing Dates and Refund Dates
When can I file my tax return?
The first official day to file your 2022 tax return is Jan. 23, 2023. However, many tax software programs will allow you to complete your return and “file” it before that date, including IRS Free File, which opens Jan. 13. They will then hold the returns until the IRS begins accepting them.
Some taxpayers who submit their electronic tax returns early may be able to participate in the IRS HUB Testing program. This is a controlled testing of the federal tax return system. The IRS processes a small percentage of tax returns from major software providers to test the tax return submission process and allow for fixing bugs before opening the doors to all taxpayers.
When are taxes due?
Last year was another unusual year for taxes, with the IRS automatically extending the tax filing deadline and the date federal income tax payments were due. There has been no such announcement this year.
The tax filing deadline for most individuals and businesses for the 2022 tax year is April 18, 2023.*
April 15 is the tax deadline for most years unless it falls on a weekend or an observed holiday. April 16th is the observed holiday for Emancipation Day in Washington DC, which may impact the tax-filing deadline in some years. In 2023, April 16 falls on a Sunday, and Emancipation Day will be observed on Friday, April 14.
* Notes:
- Because Maine and Massachusetts celebrate Patriots Day on April 18, the tax-filing deadline for residents may be extended.
You can file a tax extension if you are not ready to file your taxes by the deadline. This year, the tax deadline when you file an extension is Oct. 18; however, any federal income tax payments are due by the original tax-filing deadline. It is recommended to make an estimated tax payment before the tax deadline if you believe you will owe federal taxes.
How long does it take to receive my tax refund?
Approximately 90% of taxpayers will receive their refunds in less than 21 days from the day the IRS accepts their tax returns. Most people receive their refunds in an average of 10-14 days.
Your bank will usually make your payment available within one to three days of receiving the payment from the IRS. Checks may take longer to clear your bank.
Are there any expected tax refund delays?
Yes, tax refund delays are common. The IRS is required by federal law to withhold tax refunds for taxpayers who claim Earned Income Tax Credits and Additional Child Tax Credit until at least Feb. 15, 2023. Keep in mind that receiving your refund can still take a week after the IRS releases it. So some people who file early may experience delays while awaiting their refunds. Refunds should be processed normally after this date.
Also note that new identity theft protections and anti-fraud measures may hold up some refunds, as some federal tax returns may be held for further review.
How Should You Request to Receive Your Refund?
The IRS gives you three options for receiving your refund:
- Direct deposit (you can split your refund and have it sent to up to three banks)
- Paper check (sent to your home)
- Deposit into U.S. Savings Bonds
You can also apply a refund to any future taxes owed. This is a popular choice among some small business owners who are required to pay estimated taxes.
Of the three refund options available to you, direct deposit is the fastest and safest option. You can receive your refund via an ACH bank transaction in as little as a few days. Paper checks, however, can take over a week to process, several days to travel via the postal system, and several days to clear your bank.
*Note: Some tax software companies also offer the option of receiving a tax refund on a prepaid debit card. I’m not particularly fond of this option, but it is available to some tax filers. In this case, the refund is first sent to the tax preparation company. Then they issue you the prepaid debit card.
Tax Refund Schedule for Extensions and Amended Tax Returns
The refund schedule should be the same if you filed for a tax extension; however, there is no official schedule for tax refunds for amended tax returns. The above list only includes dates for e-filing an original tax return. Amended tax returns are processed manually and often take eight-12 weeks to process. If you do not receive an amended tax return refund within eight weeks of filing it, you should contact the IRS to check the status.
How to Check the Status of Your Tax Return
You should be able to check the IRS tax refund status roughly 24 hours after you receive confirmation from the IRS that they have received your tax refund via e-File. You will need to wait at least four weeks if you mail in your tax return.
The best way to check the status of your federal tax refund is to visit the Where’s My Refund page at the IRS website.
What you will need:
- Social Security number
- Filing Status
- Exact refund amount
You can also call the IRS at 1-800-829-1954 or 1-800-829-4477 or 1-800-829-1040 and inquire about your tax return status with an IRS customer service representative. Note that the IRS only updates tax return statuses once a day during the week, usually between midnight and 6 a.m. They do not update the status more than once a day, so checking throughout the day will not give you a different result.
Should I call the IRS to check my federal tax refund status?
The IRS has stated you should only call them if it has been:
- 21 days or more since you e-filed
- Six weeks or more since you mailed your return, or when
- “Where’s My Refund” tells you to contact the IRS
Get a Larger Tax Refund Next Year
If you want a bigger tax refund next year, then there are a few ways you can increase the amount of money the government will give you as a tax refund. One of the easiest ways is by contributing to a tax-deferred retirement plan such as a 401(k), the Thrift Savings Plan, or by opening a Traditional IRA, which allows you to deduct up to an additional $5,500 on your taxes each year (up to $6,500 if you are age 50 or older). You can open an IRA in a variety of locations, including banks, brokerage firms, independent advisors, and more.
Getting Tax Relief if You Owe Money
If you go through the tax filing process and come out owing the government money, there are options for getting tax relief. You can negotiate directly with the IRS and state revenue agencies or hire a tax relief company to negotiate on your behalf.
If you owe less than $10,000 and your case is not complicated, you may be better off dealing directly with the IRS. Otherwise, tax relief experts such as tax attorneys and enrolled agents can save you time and improve your chances of negotiating generous terms on your tax settlement.
Some of the top companies to help with getting relief for taxes owed are:
2022 Tax Refund Schedule (2021 Tax Year)
Note: The IRS e-File open date is Jan. 14, 2022. The IRS will begin accepting and processing returns Jan. 24, 2022. You can try to extrapolate the refund date based on the below chart.
Note: There may be delays for the 2021 tax year. The IRS continued to work through a backlog of tax returns (6.3 million as of Dec. 18, 2021), including those with errors and amended returns.
The IRS recommends filing your tax return electronically for faster processing and tax refund payments.
Tax Return Accepted By IRS | Refund Status Approved by IRS | Direct Deposit Sent* | Paper Check Mailed* |
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Jan 24, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Feb 11, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022 |
Jan 31, 2022 | Feb 6, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022 | Feb 25, 2022 |
Feb 7, 2022 | Feb 13, 2022 | Feb 25, 2022 | Mar 4, 2022 |
Feb 14, 2022 | Feb 20, 2022 | Mar 4, 2022 | Mar 11, 2022 |
Feb 21, 2022 | Feb 27, 2022 | Mar 11, 2022 | Mar 18, 2022 |
Feb 28, 2022 | Mar 6, 2022 | Mar 18, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 |
Mar 7, 2022 | Mar 13, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 |
Mar 14, 2022 | Mar 20, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 8, 2022 |
Mar 21, 2022 | Mar 27, 2022 | Apr 9, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 |
Mar 28, 2022 | Apr 3, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Apr 22, 2022 |
Apr 4, 2022 | Apr 10, 2022 | Apr 22, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 |
Apr 11, 2022 | Apr 17, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | May 6, 2022 |
Apr 18, 2022 | Apr 24, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | May 13, 2022 |
Apr 25, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | May 14, 2022 | May 20, 2022 |
May 2, 2022 | May 8, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | May 27, 2022 |
May 9, 2022 | May 15, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | Jun 3, 2022 |
May 16, 2022 | May 22, 2022 | Jun 3, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 |
May 23, 2022 | May 30, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 | Jun 17, 2022 |
May 30, 2022 | Jun 5, 2022 | Jun 17, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 |
Jun 6, 2022 | Jun 12, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 |
Jun 13, 2022 | Jun 19, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 8, 2022 |
Jun 20, 2022 | Jun 26, 2022 | Jul 8, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 |
Jun 27, 2022 | Jul 3, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 |
Jul 4, 2022 | Jul 10, 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 |
Jul 11, 2022 | Jul 17, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 |
Jul 18, 2022 | Jul 24, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 | Aug 12, 2022 |
Jul 25, 2022 | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 13, 2022 | Aug 19, 2022 |
Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 7, 2022 | Aug 19, 2022 | Aug 26, 2022 |
Aug 8, 2022 | Aug 14, 2022 | Aug 26, 2022 | Sep 2, 2022 |
Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 21, 2022 | Sep 2, 2022 | Sep 9, 2022 |
Aug 22, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 | Sep 9, 2022 | Sep 16, 2022 |
Aug 29, 2022 | Sep 4, 2022 | Sep 16, 2022 | Sep 23, 2022 |
Sep 5, 2022 | Sep 11, 2022 | Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 |
Sep 12, 2022 | Sep 18, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Oct 7, 2022 |
Sep 19, 2022 | Sep 25, 2022 | Oct 7, 2022 | Oct 15, 2022 |
Sep 26, 2022 | Oct 2, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | Oct 21, 2022 |
Oct 3, 2022 | Oct 9, 2022 | Oct 21, 2022 | Oct 28, 2022 |
Oct 10, 2022 | Oct 16, 2022 | Oct 28, 2022 | Nov 4, 2022 |
Oct 17, 2022 | Oct 24, 2022 | Nov 4, 2022 | Nov 11, 2022 |
Oct 24, 2022 | Oct 30, 2022 | Nov 11, 2022 | Nov 18, 2022 |
Oct 31, 2022 | Nov 7, 2022 | Nov 18, 2022 | Nov 25, 2022 |
Nov 7, 2022 | Nov 13, 2022 | Nov 25, 2022 | Dec 2, 2022 |
Nov 14, 2022 | Nov 20, 2022 | Dec 2, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 |
Nov 21, 2022 | Nov 27, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 |
Nov 28, 2022 | Dec 4, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 |
Dec 5, 2022 | Dec 11, 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 |
2021 Tax Refund Schedule (2020 Tax Year)
The IRS 2021 tax season (2020 tax year) was scheduled to begin Feb. 12, 2021.
Due to the pandemic, the IRS automatically extended the federal tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines to July 15, 2021. The extended deadlines applied to individuals, including those who are self-employed, as well as trusts and corporations.
Tax Return Accepted By IRS before 11:00 am between… | Direct Deposit Sent* | Paper Check Mailed* |
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Feb 8 and Feb 14, 2021 | Feb 26, 2021 | Mar 5, 2021 |
Feb 15 and Feb 21, 2021 | Mar 5, 2021 | Mar 12, 2021 |
Feb 22 and Feb 18, 2021 | Mar 12, 2021 | Mar 19, 2021 |
Mar 1 to Mar 7, 2021 | Mar 19, 2021 | Mar 26, 2021 |
Mar 8 to Mar 14, 2021 | Mar 26, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 |
Mar 15 to Mar 21, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 | Apr 9, 2021 |
Mar 22 to Mar 28, 2021 | Apr 9, 2021 | Apr 16, 2021 |
Mar 29 to Apr 4, 2021 | Apr 16, 2021 | Apr 23, 2021 |
Apr 5 to Apr 11, 2021 | Apr 23, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 |
Apr 12 to Apr 18, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | May 7, 2021 |
Apr 19 to Apr 25, 2021 | May 7, 2021 | May 14, 2021 |
Apr 26 to May 2, 2021 | May 14, 2021 | May 21, 2021 |
May 3 to May 9, 2021 | May 21, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
May 10 to May 16, 2021 | May 28, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 |
May 17 to May 23, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 | Jun 11, 2021 |
May 24 to May 30, 2021 | Jun 11, 2021 | Jun 18, 2021 |
May 31 to Jun 06, 2021 | Jun 18, 2021 | Jun 25, 2021 |
Jun 7 to Jun 13, 2021 | Jun 25, 2021 | Jul 2, 2021 |
Jun 14 to Jun 20, 2021 | Jul 2, 2021 | Jul 9, 2021 |
Jun 21 to Jun 27, 2021 | Jul 9, 2021 | Jul 16, 2021 |
Jun 28 to Jul 04, 2021 | Jul 16, 2021 | Jul 23, 2021 |
Jul 5 to July 11, 2021 | Jul 23, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 |
Jul 12 to Jul 18, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 |
Jul 19 to Jul 25, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 |
Jul 26 to Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 |
Aug 2 to Aug 8, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 | Aug 27, 2021 |
Aug 9 to Aug 15, 2021 | Aug 27, 2021 | Sep 3, 2021 |
Aug 16 to Aug 22, 2021 | Sep 3, 2021 | Sep 10, 2021 |
Aug 23 to Aug 29, 2021 | Sep 10, 2021 | Sep 17, 2021 |
Aug 30 to Sep 05, 2021 | Sep 17, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 |
Sep 6 to Sep 12, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
Sep 13 to Sep 19, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 8, 2021 |
Sep 20 to Sep 26, 2021 | Oct 8, 2021 | Oct 15, 2021 |
Sep 27 to Oct 03, 2021 | Oct 15, 2021 | Oct 22, 2021 |
Oct 4 to Oct 10, 2021 | Oct 22, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 |
Oct 11 to Oct 17, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 | Nov 5, 2021 |
Oct 18 to Oct 24, 2021 | Nov 5, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 |
Oct 25 to Oct 31, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 |
Nov 1 to Nov 7, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | Nov 26, 2021 |
Nov 8 to Nov 14, 2021 | Nov 26, 2021 | Dec 3, 2021 |
Nov 15 to Nov 21, 2021 | Dec 3, 2021 | Dec 10, 2021 |
Nov 22 to Nov 28, 2021 | Dec 10, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 |
Nov 29 to Dec 05, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | Dec 24, 2021 |
Dec 6 to Dec 12, 2021 | Dec 24, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 |
2020 Tax Refund Schedule (2019 Tax Year)
The IRS e-File open date was scheduled for Jan. 21, 2020.The pandemic in 2020 caused the IRS to extend the 2019 tax-filing deadline from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers were also able to defer federal income tax payments due on April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This deferment applies to all taxpayers, including individuals, trusts and estates, corporations and other non-corporate tax filers as well as those who pay self-employment tax. The IRS urges taxpayers who are due a refund to file as soon as possible. Most tax refunds are still being issued within 21 days. More info.
Tax Return Accepted By IRS before 11:00 am between… | Direct Deposit Sent* | Paper Check Mailed* |
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Jan 21 and Jan 26, 2020 | Feb 3, 2020 | Feb 7, 2020 |
Jan 27 and Feb 02, 2020 | Feb 10, 2020 | Feb 14, 2020 |
Feb 03 and Feb 09, 2020 | Feb 17, 2020 | Feb 21, 2020 |
Feb 10 and Feb 16, 2020 | Feb 24, 2020 | Feb 28, 2020 |
Feb 17 and Feb 23, 2020 | Mar 2, 2020 | Mar 6, 2020 |
Feb 24 and Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 19, 2020 | Mar 13, 2020 |
Mar 2 and Mar 8, 2020 | Mar 16, 2020 | Mar 20, 2020 |
Mar 19 and Mar 15, 2020 | Mar 23, 2020 | Mar 27, 2020 |
Mar 16 and Mar 22, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 | Apr 3, 2020 |
Mar 23 and Mar 29, 2020 | Apr 6, 2020 | Apr 10, 2020 |
Mar 30 and Apr 5, 2020 | Apr 13, 2020 | Apr 17, 2020 |
Apr 6 and Apr 12, 2020 | Apr 20, 2020 | Apr 24, 2020 |
Apr 13 and Apr 19, 2020 | Apr 27, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
Apr 20 and Apr 26, 2020 | May 4, 2020 | May 8, 2020 |
Apr 27 and May 3, 2020 | May 11, 2020 | May 15, 2020 |
May 4 and May 10, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | May 22, 2020 |
May 11 and May 17, 2020 | May 25, 2020 | May 29, 2020 |
May 18 and May 24, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 5, 2020 |
May 25 and May 31, 2020 | Jun 8, 2020 | Jun 12, 2020 |
Jun 1 and Jun 7, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 |
Jun 8 and Jun 14, 2020 | Jun 22, 2020 | Jun 26, 2020 |
Jun 15 and Jun 21, 2020 | Jun 29, 2020 | Jul 3, 2020 |
Jun 22 and Jun 28, 2020 | Jul 6, 2020 | Jul 10, 2020 |
Jun 29 and Jul 5, 2020 | Jul 13, 2020 | Jul 17, 2020 |
Jul 6 and Jul 12, 2020 | Jul 20, 2020 | Jul 24, 2020 |
Jul 13 and Jul 19, 2020 | Jul 27, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 |
Jul 20 and Jul 26, 2020 | Aug 03, 2020 | Aug 7, 2020 |
Jul 27 and Aug 2, 2020 | Aug 10, 2020 | Aug 14, 2020 |
Aug 3 and Aug 9, 2020 | Aug 17, 2020 | Aug 21, 2020 |
Aug 10 and Aug 16, 2020 | Aug 24, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 |
Aug 17 and Aug 23, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 |
Aug 24 and Aug 30, 2020 | Sep 7, 2020 | Sep 11, 2020 |
Aug 31 and Sep 6, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 |
Sep 7 and Sep 13, 2020 | Sep 21, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 |
Sep 14 and Sep 20, 2020 | Sep 28, 2020 | Oct 2, 2020 |
Sep 20 and Sep 27, 2020 | Oct 5, 2020 | Oct 9, 2020 |
Sep 28 and Oct 04, 2020 | Oct 12, 2020 | Oct 16, 2020 |
Oct 5 and Oct 11, 2020 | Oct 19, 2020 | Oct 23, 2020 |
Oct 12 and Oct 18, 2020 | Oct 26, 2020 | Oct 30, 2020 |
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Clinton says
ty for this stuff that I can understand it better. I learned a lot by reading them in person so once again ty
Cassandra says
My return was accepted by the IRS on 1-31-2022. I filed electronically. Here it is 8-31-2022 and STILL NO REFUND! This is absolutely ridiculous!
De Venn says
I filed January 25 and still waiting its been 5 weeks today. I did everything electronic and set up direct deposit.