If you e-file your tax return, you can generally expect to receive your refund within three weeks of it being accepted by the IRS. Expect four or more weeks if you mail in your tax return. But delays can happen.
Refund Delays: The common culprits
These are the most common reasons that refunds are delayed, according to the IRS:
Check the status of your expected refund
If you expect a refund and it goes beyond the stated time frame AND it does not include one of the items listed above, visit Where's my refund? at the IRS website.
To check on the status of your refund, you'll need
The Where's my refund? tool is getting better every year. Your refund status is typically available within one to two business days of the IRS accepting your tax return. If your tax return is not found, it means there may be a problem that requires a follow up on your part.
Category: Miscellaneous
Published: 03/22/2024