As millions of people file their 2025 tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to use the Where’s My Refund? tool on IRS.gov to confirm receipt of their return and track a refund.
A refund is money you get back if you pay more tax than you owe during the year. Even if you don’t owe any tax, you may qualify for money back with a refundable tax credit. To get a refund, you must file a tax return. You have 3 years to claim a refund.
The typical time to receive your refund depends on how you filed your taxes:
- E-filed return – 3 weeks from the date you e-filed
- Mailed return – 6 or more weeks from the date we received your mailed return
Refund delays can happen when a tax return needs corrections or further review.
Where’s my refund?
Your refund status is available 24 hours after you e-file your taxes. Check your refund status.
Reminder: The IRS is phasing out paper check payments of tax refunds. Read more HERE.
Source: IRS.gov
