What time of the day does the IRS update refund status?
Information is updated once a day, overnight.
The IRS updates the tool once a day, usually overnight, so there's no need to check more often. Calling the IRS won't speed up a tax refund. The information available on Where's My Refund? is the same information available to IRS phone assistors.
If you file a complete and accurate paper tax return, your refund should be issued in about six to eight weeks from the date IRS receives your return. If you file your return electronically, your refund should be issued in less than three weeks, even faster when you choose direct deposit.
If a taxpayer receives the status update that their tax return was accepted but not approved, this means that the IRS has received their tax return, but they have not yet evaluated the information. Therefore, the taxpayer must wait to see if more action is required.
The IRS typically processes tax refunds and executes direct deposit transactions within 21 days after accepting your tax return. It's common for the IRS to issue them on business days, from Monday through Friday. Learn how to speak to someone at IRS.
See our Held or Stopped Refund page or our video for more information. If the IRS is reviewing your return, the review process could take anywhere from 45 to 180 days, depending on the number and types of issues the IRS is reviewing. Follow these steps if you know you made a mistake, before the IRS contacts you.
If their refund status changes from “being processed” status to “still being processed” status, the issue detected in the tax forms was likely resolved and the refund may be released when it is approved for a future cycle date.
- If you are receiving a tax refund, check its status using the IRS Where's My Refund tool. You can view the status of your refund for the past 3 tax years.
- If you owe money or are receiving a refund, you can check your return status by signing in to view your IRS online account information.
What happens after I successfully verify? We'll process your tax return. It may take up to 9 weeks to receive your refund or credit any overpayment to your account. However, if we find other problems, we'll contact you again and this may delay your refund.
It depends. If you're claiming refundable credits like the additional child tax credit or the earned income credit, your refund is frozen until at least mid-February. Otherwise, assuming there were no obvious problems, direct deposit usually takes less than two weeks.
What is the maximum time for refund processing?
| Filing method | E-file/Direct deposit | Paper file/Check |
|---|---|---|
| Refund time | 1-3 weeks | 2 months |
If the IRS decides that your return merits a second glance, you'll be issued a CP05 Notice. This notice lets you know that your return is being reviewed to verify any or all of the following: Your income. Your tax withholding.
No, once the IRS accepts the return, it will not be rejected after. However, they may request additional information from you at any time. If you have received notice that the IRS accepted your return, you can be confident they have it, though that does not always mean they have processed it yet.
Information is updated once a day, overnight.
E-file with Direct Deposit
From our experience, most customers get their federal refund in about 7 to 14 days if they e-file and choose direct deposit. It really just depends on how fast the IRS system can process your refund.
Even though the IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days, it's possible your tax return may require additional review that may take longer to process.
You can check the status of your refund with “Where's my refund?” on IRS.gov or the IRS2Go mobile app.
Simply call (405) 521-3160 or in-state toll free (800) 522-8165, extension 13160 and select the option to "Check the status of an income tax refund". By providing your Social Security Number and amount of your refund, the system will provide you with the status of your Oklahome tax refund.
In most cases IRS will electronically send refund to your bank/financial institution on Friday and in most cases, you will see it in your account on the following Tuesday. Electronically filed returns generally get refunds more quickly than mailed returns.
To process your refund, it usually takes: Up to 21 days for an e-filed return.
Does processed mean approved?
“Being processed” means that whatever you are expecting is being processed or is under review. Meaning someone is looking into it. “Approved” on the other hand indicates the end of the process. Assuming the end of the process is either to get “approved” or “rejected”.
It means the IRS has your tax return and they are still working on it. It has not yet been approved and you do not yet have a deposit date. The IRS is in control. When they decide to approve of your refund, they will give you a date.
IRS approval: The IRS works to review and approve refunds quickly and efficiently. In fact, historically, more than 9 out of 10 refunds are processed and approved within 21 days of e-file acceptance.
Generally, your filing status is based on your marital status on the last day of the year. You can choose: Single if you're unmarried, divorced or legally separated. Married filing jointly if you're married or if your spouse passed away during the year.
You can find digital copies of most IRS notices in your online account, under the 'Notices and Letters' section.
