There are three status updates which the taxpayer might see: “received return,” “refund approved,” or “refund sent.” If the refund has been sent, it could be up to 5 days before the money shows up in your bank account or a few weeks before your check has been received.

According to the IRS, the fastest way to get your tax refund is to have it electronically deposited free of charge into your bank account through direct deposit. Taxpayers can use it to deposit their refunds in up to three accounts.

The federal government readjusts tax brackets and the annual standard deduction each year to keep up with inflation. One positive outcome of the inflation we've experienced over t

IRS tax refund may arrive sooner than you think. Here’s a schedule for when you can expect your check or direct deposit.

Last year, over 100 million Americans received tax refunds. With tax season underway, here’s when you can expect yours to arrive this year.

The IRS started accepting 2024 tax returns on Jan. 27, and on Friday the agency posted the statistics so far from tax season 2025. This year's numbers show that the agency has already processed more than 23 million returns and issued more than 8 million tax refunds.

If the IRS owes you a tax refund, it should come within 3 weeks of filing. And in a change, 25 states are now participating in the IRS's free online filing program.

As tax season kicks off, millions of Americans are preparing to file their returns before the April 15 deadline. Understanding the IRS tax refund schedule and utilizing available tools can help taxpayers track their refunds efficiently.