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 efiled a 1099-misc on 1/26 and was accepted within an hour. Where’s my refund still only as the first orange bar and tax topic 152. Should I get my ddd this week? I was hoping to have my taxes by Friday February 6th! Do you think I will?
Hi Marisha,
The dates stated in the article are only estimated based on prior year trends. If you still haven’t received your refund, I suggest checking back daily until you receive a status update.
Hello I received and direct deposit date on Saturday now when I check it says unvaliable what’s wrong
Hi Korinne,
This could just mean that the IRS is processing your refund and that there is a time delay in updating your status.
Mine was accepted on the 20th and I filed myself. But now when I check the IRS keep saying they unavailable. Am I getting audited?
Hi Wynter,
It doesn’t necessarily mean that you are being audited. If you are, the IRS will definitely contact you in a timely fashion about it. The refund dates are estimated based on past trends.
Hi my name is Chelsey I filed my illinois and Wisconsin returns the same day and only my Wisconsin ones have been approved I guess I’m wondering if there’s a way to find out what is taking so long for my Illinois return to be approved or if you have any information on where I could find this out.
Hi Chelsey,
I suggest contacting your tax preparer directly or possible taking a look at the contact information on the Illinois government website.
hi I did my taxes on the 30th will should I get my refund
Hi Lee Lee,
As stated in the article, you should have received your refund (direct deposit) by February 5th. Please keep in mind that these dates are estimated and vary year to year based on past trends.