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
So i filed on January 20 2015 it was accept the next day but when i go to where my refund it tells me that i should wait aleast 24 but is been a week and i cant even get the staus of my refund
Hi Shanika,
You should have received your refund around February 5th. Please keep in mind that these dates are estimated based on prior year trends. As the tool stated, it could be as short as 24 hours to receive an update but it could also be longer.
I filed and got aprooved on jan 29, will i be getting my direct deposit refund on the 5th?
Hi Shelley,
You should have received your refund around February 5th. Please keep in mind that these dates are only estimated based on prior year trends. They are not guarantees.
What do you think the average time is (at least for prior years) for a refund to go from Accepted to Approved?
Hi JD,
It can take as little time as 24 hours to a week or longer (although not typical). Based on prior year trends, I would say that the average time frame is 2-3 business days.
I filed on the 19 got appr on 21st and it still says processing should I be worrie
Hi Reese,
This is nothing to worry about. If you are expecting a refund, please keep in mind that these dates are estimated based on prior year trends.
I was excepted Jan. 19th and had my DD SCHEDULED FOR JAN. 30 And I would have my cash in hand. But unfortunately for me, the pre-paid debit card company named ACCOUNTNOW decided to reject my DD.I would have it if that ( I use the term loosely) Company was in anyway decent.