WHEN TO EXPECT MY TAX REFUND? THE IRS TAX REFUND CALENDAR 2019-2020

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Updated for the 2019 Tax Year (2020 Tax Season)

One of the most pressing questions in the life of an early tax filer – when can I expect my tax refund to come? Before e-filing, this was always difficult to predict. First, you mail in your return. Then someone inputs all your information (and later, computers scanned in your information), then the Treasury had to issue a check, which was then mailed to you. Now, with a free IRS e-file, you can get your refund in as little as 8 days from when you file, if you elect for direct deposit.

For 9 out of 10 taxpayers, the IRS issued refunds in less than 21 days from the date the return was received last year.

The IRS announced they will open eFile processing on January 27, 2020. However, many tax programs do allow you to file early - and some lucky filers even get accepted into test batches with the IRS. 

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2020 Tax Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2020.

"When Will I Get My 2020 Income Tax Refund?"

IRS Accepts Return By:	Direct Deposit Sent (Or Paper Check Mailed one week later):
Jan. 27, 2020	Feb. 7, 2020 (Feb. 14, 2020)
Feb. 3	Feb. 14 (Feb 21)
Feb. 10	Feb. 21 (Feb 28)
Feb. 18 (President's Day is a holiday)	Feb. 28 (Mar. 6)
Feb. 24	Mar. 6 (Mar 13)
Mar. 2	Mar. 13 (Mar. 20)
Mar. 9	Mar. 20 (Mar. 27)
Mar. 16	Mar. 27 (Apr. 3)
Mar. 23	Apr. 3 (Apr. 10)