The below chart shows an estimated timeline for when a taxpayer is likely to receive their refund, based on the information we have now, and using projections based on previous years. If your IRS income tax refund is delayed, ask your tax professional, or simply use the “Where’s My Refund?” tool on the IRS website. Or download the IRS2Go app to check your refund status.
IRS Accepts Between These Dates ==== > Direct Deposit Sent(Or Check Mailed)
1/20/2020- 1/24/2020— > Friday 1/31/2020 *
1/27/2020- 1/31/2020 — > Friday 2/7/2020
2/3/2020 – 2/7/2020 — > Friday 2/14/2020 **
2/10/2020- 2/14/2020 — > Friday 2/21/2020 **
2/17/2020- 2/21/2020 — > Friday 2/28/2020
2/24/2020- 2/28/2020 — > Friday 3/6/2020
3/2/2020- 3/6/2020 — > Friday 3/20/2020 ***
3/9/2020- 3/13/2020 — > Friday 3/27/2020
3/16/2020- 3/20/2020 — > Friday 4/3/2020
3/23/2020- 3/27/2020 — > Friday 4/10/2020
* = IRS may delay tax filing season by one week or more due to changes in tax law.
** = Returns with EITC or CTC may have refunds delayed until late February to verify credits.
*** = Filing during peak season can result in slightly longer waits.