The IRS refund timetable explained
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After the IRS accepts your return, it typically takes about 21 days to get your refund.
Once you receive confirmation that your federal return has been accepted, you'll be able to start tracking your refund at the IRS Where's My Refund? site.
*All times are estimated by the IRS
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Once your return’s accepted, you can track your refund. If you don’t receive it within 21 days, contact the IRS.
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View these additional pages for more information that will help you find your tax refund.
Most people receive their tax refund within 3 weeks of the IRS approving their tax return. However, there are several reasons why your refund could be late. A common one is incorrect or missing information on your tax return, which is usually a simple fix. Learn more about refund delays
If you claimed the Earned Income Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit, the IRS takes a little more time to process these returns. The refunds for these returns are usually sent out starting in late March. Learn more
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