IRS Shares Timeline and Tools for Tracking 2025 Tax Refunds

Taxpayers can expect refunds within 21 days for e-filed returns, with tracking available through IRS tools and apps.

The IRS began accepting 2024 tax returns on January 27, with over 140 million returns expected by the April 15 deadline.
Most refunds are issued within 21 days for electronically filed returns, while paper returns or amended filings may take four weeks or longer.
Refunds claiming Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit will not be issued before mid-February, with most expected by March 3.
Taxpayers can track their refund status via the IRS's 'Where's My Refund?' tool or the IRS2Go mobile app, requiring their Social Security number, filing status, and refund amount.
Delays may occur due to errors, incomplete information, or additional reviews, and the IRS will notify taxpayers via letter if further action is required.