IRS Tax Refund 2026 Guide: Full Processing Timelines, Rules & Expectations
Tax season for 2025 returns is in full swing by mid-February 2026, with the IRS accepting e-filed returns since January 26 and millions tracking refunds through Where’s My Refund?. The agency processes most e-filed returns with direct deposit in about 21 days, though certain credits trigger holds, and new rules from Executive Order 14247 (phasing … Read more