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
My return was accepted on the fifth i have direct deposit so what day will i get it back…
Hi Kendra,
I would expect it around February 21st.
Well, I filed mines on 2/6/2014 and got accepted 2/6/2014. Mines is still saying processing. My school informed me, that my FASA needs to be done by 3/1/2014 or I may not get my 2014-2015 funding. This is ridiculous. I am so frustrated.
I filed on 2/2 and got accepted on that same day but it still processing but i can order my tax return n acct. Whats going on?
Hi John,
There are three stages for the IRS refund system; 1. Return Received, 2. Refund Approved and 3. Refund Sent.
Your return has been received, which means it is being processed. Once the IRS has completely processed it, it will be approved and the status will change to “Refund Approved”. Then, they will send your refund by direct deposit or check. Once sent, the status will change to “Refund sent”.
Ok I filed my return on feb.1 it was accepted but still processing out of everyone I no I’m the only one still processing why
Hi Lynn,
Your return has been received, which means it is being processed. Once the IRS has completely processed it, it will be approved and the status will change to “Refund Approved”. This can take a few days for some people and can take longer for others. (The IRS notes this on their website). There’s no exact reason why your return is taking longer to process.
Same boat, Lynn, accepted Jan 31…..I’m not demanding a specific date, just wish I knew something more than “processing”
Im filed on 29th of January and da system saying its been processing does dat mean my taxes is ok
Hi Lilbit,
Yes and no. Basically, there are three status stages of this IRS system; 1. Return Received, 2. Refund Approved and 3. Refund Sent.
Your return has been received, which means it is being processed. Therefore, it was submitted to the IRS but there’s no certainly that it is okay with the IRS. You’ll know once the IRS has completely processed it, and the status will change to “Refund Approved”. This can sometimes take longer for some people. Once it is approved, that means your taxes are okay and they will then send your refund by direct deposit or check. Once sent, the status will change to “Refund sent”.
I filed on the 6th of Feb. I received a e-mail stating my taxes were accepted. When I look on wmr it says it cant find any info on my refund. Should I wait awhile or call the person who filed my taxes?
Hi Murphy,
Are you sure you entered all of the correct information on WMR? I would double check and be sure you aren’t copying and pasting any information (type it out). If it still doesn’t work, call whoever filed your taxes.