Once upon a time, there was an IRS refund cycle chart that told taxpayers when they could expect to receive their tax refund.
Don’t plan on the IRS posting a 2015 Refund Cycle Chart. In 2012, the refund cycle chart fairy tale ended and the IRS eliminated the chart.
However, there are still helpful tools out there to help filers get an idea on when they can expect to receive their tax refund in 2015. Since each year differs slightly, you can check out the 2016 refund cycle dates HERE.
Where do I go to find out when I will receive my refund?
The IRS no longer posts a tax refund chart, however, they did post an article last year explaining a refund tool available on their website called “Where’s My Refund?”. Once your 2014 tax return is filed, you can check your refund status on the IRS site. You’ll need to enter the following information;
- social security number
- filing status
- refund amount.
Are there any estimated refund cycle charts available?
Although the IRS won’t post a 2015 refund cycle chart, there are estimate refund cycle charts out there. The dates are based on trends from prior years. The tax refund cycle chart is based upon how you elected to receive your tax refund; via direct deposit or check. Below is an example of a 2015 refund cycle chart (don’t forget these are estimate dates);
The tax refund cycle dates are NOT promised dates. They are simply dates based off of previous year trends. To know for sure when you will receive your taxes, wait a few days after filing your 2014 taxes, then check the IRS website using their “Where’s My Refund” tool.
The IRS is now accepting e-filed 2014 Tax Returns. That means you can file your 2014 today with RapidTax and within 21 days you’ll have your refund money. | Photo via Seth Anderson on Flickr
I filed my taxes on the 13th and its still saying its being processed, and wait 21days for a refund how do I know when the 21days is up?
I waited my 21days an called the irs an they said my money will be depositedby april25 butshe also said she dont se any nites on my account what does that mean
I file my taxes on 02/01/2014 having one bar saying refund recieved and processing on Thursday my bars dissappear I would like to know if sat and sun and president day count in my 21 day because I am getting frustrated
Hi Paulette,
I would say you are now safe to contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to learn the status of your return.
is it true that refunds only come in the mail on saturdays
Hi Ray,
That is definitely not true.
I have this on my transcript codes, 150,806,570,768 and 20140805 can someone please help me to understand this better…