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 failed my taxes on February 1 they say my check is still being processed it was accepted the same day so why is it still being processed at this time
I was finally approved I filed on the 1st of Feb accepted same day. Is the date of delivery the max date meaning can I get it sooner?
Hi Amber,
Please keep in mind that the dates provided in the chart above are estimated based on prior year trends. They are by no means exact and are provided to help you to get an idea of past refund cycles.
Hi I filed my taxes 1-20-15 they were approved I went thru turbo tax it is now 2-11-15 what is taking so long when I go to where is my refund the statice radar bar is gone and is saying still prossesing do u know why
Hi John,
The IRS has announced that it is experiencing high traffic on Where’s My Refund as more tax returns come in. The heavy volume of refund inquiries means that the IRS anticipates both the “Where’s My Refund?” tool and the refund feature on the IRS2go phone app will have limited availability during busier periods.
Due to the large number of inquiries and to avoid service disruptions, the IRS strongly urges taxpayers to only check on their refunds once a day. IRS systems are only updated once a day, usually overnight, and the same information is available whether on the internet, IRS2go smartphone app or on IRS toll-free lines. While “Where’s My Refund” is updated nightly, your account will not change that frequently.
I filed on Jan 31st. My return was accepted that same day, a few hours later… and it hasn’t changed status since. Not approved yet. Should I be worried some thing is wrong? Any idea when it will be approved or when I can expect my refund to come in? I chose the emerald card option.
Hi Stacy,
The IRS will notify you if something is wrong.
The IRS has announced that it is experiencing high traffic on Where’s My Refund as more tax returns come in. The heavy volume of refund inquiries means that the IRS anticipates both the “Where’s My Refund?” tool and the refund feature on the IRS2go phone app will have limited availability during busier periods.
Due to the large number of inquiries and to avoid service disruptions, the IRS strongly urges taxpayers to only check on their refunds once a day. IRS systems are only updated once a day, usually overnight, and the same information is available whether on the internet, IRS2go smartphone app or on IRS toll-free lines. While “Where’s My Refund” is updated nightly, your account will not change that frequently.
I filled my taxes on February 4 and they received it the same day and I got my state tax Monday so I’m wondering when will I get my federal refund I’m getting it direct deposit in my bank account.
Hi Latasha,
I suggest checking the Where’s My Refund tool on the IRS website daily until your receive a status update. Once you have an “approved” status, you can use the refund cycle chart to estimate when you will receive your refund. The IRS will also provide you with an approximate date for when t expect your refund.
Please keep in mind that the dates provided in the chart above are estimated based on prior year trends. They are by no means exact and are provided to help you to get an idea of past refund cycles.