If you've already filed your taxes, you're probably wondering when you'll get your tax refund.
Well, here's some good news: most people get their refunds pretty quickly, generally in about 10 to 21 days, but the exact timing can change based on a few things.
The tax season kicked off on January 27, 2025, meaning the IRS started sending out money then.
How you file your taxes and the type of tax credits you're getting can both affect when you'll see your refund.
Let's break it down:
- Filing Online and Getting a Direct Deposit: This is the fastest combo. You should see your money in 1 to 3 weeks.
- Filing Online and Getting a Check: Expect your refund in about a month.
- Filing by Mail and Getting a Direct Deposit: Should take around 3 weeks.
- Filing by Mail and Getting a Check: This is the slowest method—it could take 2 months.
Now, if you claimed certain tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Child Tax Credit (CTC), your wait might be a bit longer. The IRS isn't allowed to start giving out refunds for these credits until mid-February.
Wondering about specific dates in April?
- If you filed electronically on March 17 and chose direct deposit, your refund might arrive by April 7.
- Filed a week later, on March 24? Look for your refund around April 14.
- If you file right at the end of March, expect your refund by April 21.
- And if you file on April 7, you might get your refund by the 28th of the same month.
Remember, these are just estimates and the exact date might change, but it's a good way to get an idea of when your money will arrive.
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