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 status is saying my refund was deposited in my bank but I don’t have a bank account I was waiting on a check, does that mean a check was sent out already?
I have been approved by the irs and have a dd date of 3/17. I have heard of of others receiving theirs early. Does the irs send dd on saturdays? Or should I just expect it by the 17th?
Hi Sheila,
I wouldn’t expect to receive the refund earlier than the date posted on the IRS website. Also, keep in mind, direct deposit can take a few days to be processed by the bank.
Hi im a victim of identity theft and was assigned a number so I efiled my taxes on feb21 it said I’m supposed to get them march13th but nothing yet but however I got my state refund on March3rd can you help please
Hi Kenyatta,
Considering 21 days has passed since you filed your return, you can call the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040 and one of their representatives can research the status of your return.
Hello; I mailed in my taxes the last week of January, 2014. When I check my refund status a few weeks ago it stated being processed. Now the site is stating that they can’t provide any information about my refund. I have tried called the numbers provided and I hear the same thing. The site is acting as I am entering my information incorrectly and I am going off of the information submitted on my tax forms. Nothing differs. I need to speak to a live person and I am unable to. I have called the 800 number a few times and the same information shows. I am not understanding why initially the site stated processing and now it states that there is no information provided.
My tax return was excepted March 1. I still have no date yet. What could be wrong