IRS 2026 Refund Timeline: When Filing Opens, Expected Deposit Dates & Updates
Tax season for 2025 returns is fully underway in mid-February 2026, with the IRS accepting e-filed returns since January 26, 2026. Millions are tracking refunds via Where’s My Refund?, and most e-filed returns with direct deposit arrive within 21 days of acceptance. Direct deposit remains the fastest and now required method for most refunds—paper checks … Read more