After getting my return approved how long does it take to get your return back

[NashayLO]

It takes about 21 days for the IRS to issue a refund, once the Return has been Accepted. To get an actual date for when you will receive your refund, please go to www.irs.gov/refund.

If have already checked this website and it says Approved, the IRS says:

"We’ve approved your refund. We are preparing to send your refund to your bank or directly to you in the mail. This status will tell you when we will send the refund to your bank (if you selected the direct deposit option). Please wait 5 days after we’ve sent the refund to check with your bank about your refund, since banks vary in how and when they credit funds. (It could take several weeks before you receive a mailed refund check.)"

https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

[Weenie2020]

My refund was approved on February 15 when will I receive it

[JakailaLO]

The time during the day for a refund release by the IRS can vary. Also, once the refund is sent it can take a day or more to reflect in your bank account.

Here is more information from an IRS FAQ:

What is happening when  Where’s My Refund?  shows my refund’s status as approved?

We’ve approved your refund. We are preparing to send your refund to your bank or directly to you in the mail. This status will then tell you when we will send the refund to your bank (if you selected the direct deposit option). Please wait 5 days after we’ve sent the refund to check with your bank about your refund, since banks vary in how and when they credit funds. (It could take several weeks before you receive a mailed refund check.)

https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

[Quetta95]

Have you gotten yours ?

[Amandalebicz90]

It says I’m approved and even have a date but still no stimulas or tax money

[HeatherPLO]

The IRS is also operating at mission-critical functions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which means there will be service delays with the following:

• Live phone support
• Processing tax returns filed on paper
• Answering mail from taxpayers
• Reviewing tax returns, even for returns filed electronically

For more information, please see this article issued by the IRS.

To track your stimulus payment and obtain more information about the stimulus, please see the link here.  

[lisa52866]

AFTER GETTING MY REFUND APPROVED HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR ME TO RECEIVE IT SUPPOSED TO BE MAILED OUT BY THE 2ND OF THIS MONTH

[DoninGA]

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@lisa52866 wrote:

AFTER GETTING MY REFUND APPROVED HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR ME TO RECEIVE IT SUPPOSED TO BE MAILED OUT BY THE 2ND OF THIS MONTH

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The IRS website for the status of a federal tax refund give information on when the refund is sent - https://www.irs.gov/refunds

If being mailed it should take about 5 business days after the date sent.