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posted Feb 9, 2020 3:43:09 PM

I wanna know how long i have left before i get my return

Its been 5 days since i did my refund for direct deposit

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Level 15
Feb 9, 2020 4:00:33 PM

You will not get your return, and you did not do your refund 5 days ago. Your tax return is the form you send to the government that shows your income and calculates your tax. The money the government sends back to you is your refund.


No one can tell you exactly when you will get your refund. The IRS says that they pay 9 out of 10 refunds within 21 days. Yours could be the one out of 10 that takes longer. There are many variables that can affect how long it takes to process your tax return and issue your refund. In reply to the other question that you posted, bluedeb told you how to check the status of your refund. Go to the following link on the IRS web site for more information about factors that can affect when you get your refund.


Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions


Please keep your related questions in one thread. If you have any further questions about your refund, add a reply to one of your existing questions. Do not post another new question about the status or timing of your refund.