Estimated 2025 IRS Tax Refund Chart

Direct Deposit refund may be received as early as 10 days after the e-file is accepted. (Paper check mailed apx. 1 week after that):
* IRS starts accepting returns on Jan. 27, 2025. Returns with EITC or CTC may have refunds delayed until March to verify credits. * Filing during peak season (late March through April 15) can result in slightly longer waits.

Direct Deposit refund may be received as early as 10 days after the e-file is accepted. (Paper check mailed apx. 1 week after that):

* IRS starts accepting returns on Jan. 27, 2025.

** Returns with EITC or CTC may have refunds delayed until March to verify credits.

*** Filing during peak season (late March through April 15) can result in slightly longer waits.