Does the refund date mean I'm getting it

[BrandiLO]

If you are on www.irs.gov/refunds and you see a date there for deposit or mailing of your return, then yes, that is the day it is suppose to be released. If you are getting direct deposit the IRS says 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. 

For more information regarding processing of refunds please see:  https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

[autumdent]

What about checks? It told me a week an ahalf ago it was gonna be sent out before the 26 an now the refund date says Feb 26

[BrandiLO]

Did the Turbo Tracker say that or did irs.gov/refunds give you that date?

[autumdent]

The IRS.gov/refunds

[BrandiLO]

Okay, then that is the day the check should be mailed. After that I really can't give you a timeline because it depends on how long the post office takes to deliver it. I would give at least 10 days from the mailing date.

[autumdent]

But it said before that date?

[BrandiLO]

Usually they will say on or before "X" date, but if they now say on that date, then it will be that date. Best case would be you get it earlier. If not expect it to come 5-10 days after the posted mailing date.

[Iluvbeinclean]

My return accepted date keeps changing. Some days it says 1/21 some days it says 1/29. How do i find out which date is accurate?

[TerukoL]

The dates will probably continue to change according to the IRS's ability to complete the processing of returns. All you can really do at this point is check daily with the IRS's  https://www.irs.gov/refunds/. 

[AnthonyM8889]

If it says it will be sent to bank by a certain date, does that mean before that date or on that date. The way it says by that certsin dae makes one believe it will be before that date 

[MichelleLO]

If you received a specific date from the IRS Where's My Refund site, then that is the date the IRS will send your refund by whichever method you selected to receive your refund. 

Please see the TurboTax FAQ: When will I get my IRS tax refund? for more information. 

[Lillith]

The IRS website says I will get my refund by Feb 26th. Even though it's been well over 21 days. This year was first time I've ever used turbo tax. And I'm disappointed I still don't have my refund. I never waited so long for refund when I went through H&R Block. Not sure I will use turbo tax next year just seems to take way too long to get refund.

[Hehe]

That’s because of tax hikes. Refunds will be issued after the 15 because of Federal regulations to decrease in fraudulent activity. From my experience when they give you a date where it’s says by or on that date you will most likely get the return before or on that date. If you mailed then it will take 5 business days to receive if not problems occur. 

[Hehe]

1/29 is most likely accurate as far as filing date. IRS didn’t start accepting returns until 1/27.