What is the IRS Refund Cycle Chart?
The IRS started accepting 2021 tax returns on Jan. 24, 2022….2022 IRS refund schedule chart.
| Date taxes accepted | Direct deposit sent | Paper check mailed |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 15 – Feb. 21 | Feb. 28 | March 7 |
| Feb. 22 – Feb. 28 | March 7 | March 14 |
| March 1 – March 7 | March 14 | March 21 |
| March 8 – March 14 | March 21 | March 28 |
When can I expect my 2017 tax refund?
The IRS will begin processing tax returns on January 24, 2017, for taxes paid/owed in 2016. In general, the IRS says that returns with refunds are processed and payments issued within 21 days. For paper filers, this can take much longer, however.
Why is my IRS refund still processing?
Some tax returns take longer to process than others for many reasons, including when a return: Includes errors, such as incorrect Recovery Rebate Credit. Is incomplete. Needs further review in general.
What is the estimated tax season refund payment dates schedule?
The estimated tax season refund payment dates schedule is based on past refund cycles and IRS guidelines. It shows the date your refund will be processed and paid based on the week your return is accepted and approved by the IRS.
When will you get your tax refund?
It’s important to note that tax filers taking advantage of the child tax credit and/or the earned income tax credit will need to wait a bit longer. By law, the IRS can’t issue refunds to taxpayers with those credits until Feb. 15. The IRS told early filers with those credits to expect a tax refund on March 1.
What does it mean when your refund is on topic 152?
When you see the “Refer to Tax Topic 152” message it means your refund is being processed and the IRS is directing you its generic refund page for more information. There is not much you can do but wait to see if the IRS finds any issues or requires further verification of your identity or items in your tax return.
What do the different IRS refund codes mean?
There are a large number of other IRS refund codes that a small percentage of tax filers will receive, indicating freezes, math errors on tax returns or undelivered checks. The College Investor offers a long list of IRS refund reference codes and errors.
