The IRS started accepting returns on January 27th, 2020. Most refunds will be issued by the IRS in less than 21 days after the return has been accepted. Timing of your refund my vary. Check out below for more details:
This chart provides estimated dates you could receive your refund for the 2020 tax season. This estimate is if you have submitted everything correctly and are not claiming any tax breaks that could cause a delay. Please note those that claim Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit may experience a refund hold. Filers with these credits will not see an update to their refund status for several days after Feb. 15.
| If the IRS accepts your return by: | Direct deposit could be sent as early as: | Or your check could be mailed as early as: |
| January 27th | February 7th | February 14th |
| February 3rd | February 14th | February 21st |
| February 10th | February 21st | February 28th |
| February 18th | February 28th | March 6th |
| February 24th | March 6th | March 13th |
| March 2nd | March 13th | March 20th |
| March 9th | March 20th | March 27th |
| March 16th | March 27th | April 3rd |
| March 23rd | April 3rd | April 10th |
| March 30th | April 10th | April 17th |
| April 6th | April 17th | April 24th |
| April 13th | April 24th | May 1st |
| April 20th | May 1st | May 8th |
You can use the IRS’s Where’s My Refund tool to see exactly where your refund is.
