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Be the first to receive your tax refund, know the first dates of collection

Here’s what you need to know to get your tax refund as quickly as possible this year.

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Looking to receive your 2024 tax refund as quickly as possible? You will want to submit your early to avoid delays as more and more filers request their refunds. This year, tax season will begin on Monday, January 27, 2025, and filers will be required to provide information on their income and earnings for the 2024 calendar year.

January 27 is the first day the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin processing tax returns that are submitted on or before it. To expedite the receipt of your refund, consider filing now to get a head start in the processing queue.

IRS provides insights into refund distribution timeline

When you choose to file your tax return electronically and provide your direct deposit details to the IRS at an early stage, you can expect to receive your refund within a swift timeframe of 21 calendar days. For example, if you file your return on January 27, you should anticipate seeing your refund by February 17, 2025.

On the other hand, if you opt to mail in your tax return to the IRS, the refund process is significantly slower. Generally, you can expect your refund to take anywhere from six to twelve weeks to process, assuming that all the documents you submit are free from errors. This highlights the advantage of electronic filing versus traditional mailing.

Can I track my refund?

Yes. Through the IRS' Where’s My Refund? tool you will be able to track your refund twenty-four hours after the IRS receives your return, assuming you file electronically. You will need to provide your Social Security or individual taxpayer ID number, your refund amount, and you tax filing status.

Need additional time? Request a free extension

If you need additional time, the deadline remains April 15. Should you require even more time, you can request an extension that extends the submission deadline to October 15.

Keep in mind that this extension doesn’t apply to any taxes owed to the IRS. Unless you’ve been given a grace period for the amount due, you may start incurring fees and penalties.

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