The IRS began processing tax returns Monday. For filers who submit their returns electronically using direct deposit, refunds are generally issued in less than 21 days. There is a caution from the tax agency, however, that urges “taxpayers not to rely on receiving refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills.

It is tax season once again. Monday marked the first day people can file their 2024 year taxes with the Internal Revenue Service. While many of us will file in the coming months, early filers are already wondering when they will see a refund check or direct deposit.

Refunds can be tracked using the IRS tracking tool. For updates, you'll have to wait 24 hours after you e-file or four weeks for a paper return.

As the 2025 tax filing season kicks off on January 27, the IRS offers taxpayers efficient ways to claim their refunds. Discover how electronic filing can expedite your refund process and what you need to track your refund status.

E-filers should receive their tax refund in about three weeks, and those who mail in their filing must wait six -- here's what to do if yours is late.

If you've already filed your tax return, here's everything you need to know about your refund, including when it will arrive and how to track it.