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 on 01/20 and when i check wmr its telling me im picking the wrong information in but tax preparation say it was send what does this mean??????
So I have a direct deposit date of the 6th can I expect to see it tomorrow or on the 6th and how accurate are the dates given on where’s my refund
One more thing, this isnt considered a “loan” correct? I will be picking up the check at the offices were I prepared my taxes
My 1040 doesn’t match with the amount the tax preparer originally gave me. It’s 500.00 off. The amount on the IRS website shows the same amount as the 1040. Which amount will I be getting back? I know the tax preparer takes out his cut as well but Im confused as to how much will I be getting back?
Hi Noelle,
I would check with the tax preparer. You should be getting the amount the IRS website, but like you said, the preparer will take out his/her charges.
Thanks for the quick response! I called and he wasnt in yet, but their fee is 70.00.
My refund was received on the 29th and still says processing. I am worried that it doesn’t show accepted yet. Is there a way to check if there is a problem with my return or should I just wait it out? Thank you so much!
Hi Mary,
It should be fine, it can take up to 21 days for the processing.
If your return is being processed, then it was accepted by the IRS. You are waiting for APPROVAL now.
It goes like this: You file, IRS accepts, IRS processes, IRS approves (or not, but mostly), IRS sets a deposit date, deposit is made. It can take up to 21 days for the return to be processed. It doesn’t mean anything is wrong, just probably backlogged.