The 2025 tax season officially kicked off on January 27, with the IRS accepting tax returns. As always, the deadline to file your taxes and make any necessary payments is April 15, 2025. However, tax refunds won’t be issued on the same day for everyone—timing will depend on various factors, including which credits you claim.
Refund Delays for Some Taxpayers
If you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), your refund will take longer to process. By law, the IRS is unable to issue these refunds until a specific date. For those claiming either of these credits, expect your refund to be issued by March 3, 2025. So, you won’t be among the first to receive it.
The Fastest Refunds
For most taxpayers who file electronically and choose direct deposit, the IRS aims to issue refunds within 21 days. This means those who filed their tax returns on January 27 could see their refunds processed by February 17 or 18, 2025. If you’ve already filed, you can check the status of your refund online.
How to Track Your Refund
To help taxpayers stay informed, the IRS offers the “Where’s My Refund?” tool, which is available online and free of charge.
- If you filed electronically, you’ll be able to track your refund status 24 hours after submission.
- For prior-year returns, the tool will take up to 4 days to update.
- Paper returns have the longest wait time, with an estimated 4-week delay before the status appears.
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It’s important to note that the refund status is updated only once a day, so checking multiple times won’t speed things up. To use the tool, you’ll need:
- Your Social Security Number (SSN) or ITIN
- Your filing status (e.g., single, married, etc.)
- The exact refund amount from your tax return
Patience Pays Off
While some may get their refunds early, those claiming certain credits will have to wait a bit longer. Regardless of when you expect your refund, using the IRS tools and being patient will help you track your return and avoid unnecessary stress.
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