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
the irs sent me a text messsge saying my refund was approved and they will notify me when my direct deposit is made but wmr still says processing which one do i go by
Hi Nia,
As far as I know, the IRS does not send text messages out. Are you sure the company you filed with didn’t text you? In your case, I would go by the WMR message.
Federal return was accepted Jan. 30 and just got DDD of Feb. 10 We filed as HOH with 3 children and 2 qualifying dependemts
I file with turbo tax and it was taken on the 28th by the irs. The irs site still has it as processing but the turbo tax app says I should get my refund in the 20th. I know it takes 21 days but the turbo tax dd is after the 21 days? Should I trust this app?
Hi Jessica,
Considering we are not TurboTax, I can’t say if it is right or not (and wouldn’t want to mislead you with incorrect information). However, TurboTax is known to be a credible site, so I doubt there are any major issues. I would suggest contacting them directly to ask why the two sites have differing refund information.
Hi there i filed and got accepted on the 28 but i checked WMF and it still shows the same bar why? Would i get my tax return on the 10th? WMF hasnt changed at all anf called but nothing and messages even if everything ok when should I expect my money oh and I’m also getting Direct Deposit to Travis?!
Hi there,
It takes the IRS up to 21 days to process refunds. If you got your refund direct deposited, you should expect it around the middle of the month.
Where my refund is not working for me, I know I entered all of my info correctly. I have also tried the 800 number to check the status of my refund but that is not working for me either. I filed on January 15th and was accepted on January 26th. Any thoughts on why wmr is not working at all for me???
Hi Amanda,
Hmm…Did you get any sort of response message at all after entering your information? Does it show any status? It should show something.
My advice would be to double check that you are entering all of your information correctly, your social security number, filing status and exact refund amount.
The WMR wasn’t working for me either. I think they update their system or something every time I check so going to start checking later in the evening. Hope you get it sorted out!!
yes, I have checked and checked again. I know without a doubt I am entering my information correct. It keeps coming to a page that says I must have entered my info incorrectly and it asks for my filling date and how I filed. After I enter this info it tells me I have to wait so many hour’s before checking my status. But I have the confirmation emails saying my return that I filed on the 15th of January were accepted on the 26th of January. l deleted all of the cookies and what not from my browser, I have tried looking it up on my home computer instead of on my phone. Nothing!!! Even the hotline gives me the same response. ???????
I got acceptd on da 31st n i got acceptd its said that i wil recieve my refund 21days after they received my tax return now its saying that its stil being processd and a date wil be provided when available its the 20th stil no date is sumthing wrong or what i been got my state back
The IRS can often take longer than expected. If the 21 days has passed and you still haven’t been approved, I would suggest contacting the IRS directly, by phone.