How long does it take after being accepted to have your tax return direct deposited?

[meg_a_nite370]

@cbommarito88 IRS website Click on wheres my refund. You need your social security number filing status and Exact Dollar amount of your return

[monet_brown]

What time are you DD hiting your bank
My mom's DDD was 2/22 came at 9:00am
My DDD  was yesterday I sent it  but nothing so far

[punko510]

The date the IRS sent the refund isn't always the same as the date it is made available to you. Once it's sent, the timeframe is then on bank processing...and no longer an IRS matter. Processing/pending time varies from bank to bank...your bank may take a day or 2 longer than mine, to make funds available to you. Some will show that it's pending, others may not show a pending status on your end (as if the bank hasn't receive anything).
The IRS gives a 21 day timeframe but more often than not, it doesn't take that long. This time period allows enough time to process the refund without people prematurely/unnecessarily calling the IRS and using up their manpower. After 21 days, you can call and the IRS will address the delay. They request you contact your bank to verify the hold up isn't on their end first.

One other thing I try to point out as a misunderstanding... is to keep in mind there are 2 separate steps to the IRS processing refunds, that are frequently confused to be 1 step:
Accepted (step 1) and Approved (step 3). Accepted only means it was received, not that the numbers (or claimed refund amount) have been accepted as correct. Approved is the IRS has verified your return/refund is correct.

[mskab22]

I filed on 2/15 during the morning; accepted before midnight on the 15th , the return accepted bar stayed there until yesterday, 2/23 and now says approved bar with DD date for 2/27...Turbo Tax still only shows accepted,so my advice is to actually continue to check it's.gov website.

Bimmergal

[prudieslade]

turbo tax  seems to be getting worst every year  my other room mates have received their funds I haven't yet

[TerukoL]

TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS once they have accepted your return.  The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days. However, it’s possible your tax return may require additional review and take longer. Where's My Refund? has the most up to date information available about your refund. The tool is updated daily so you don’t need to check more often.

It can take up to 5 business days for your bank to deposit your tax return into your account. If the status in Where’s My Refund?  shows “Refund Sent”, the IRS has sent your tax refund to your bank for direct deposit. If you don't receive it in after 5 business days, then you should contact your bank. 

[Sara9]

So I filed my income tax and it got accepted and the bar is all the way full so how long should it take to be direct deposit cuz I checked my online account from the green. And it says zero balance still but the bars all the way full

[DaraLO]

If it's been less than 21 days since your return was accepted, check the IRS Where's My Refund? site for your refund status.  After 21 days, we suggest contacting the IRS directly.  Go here for tips on how to reach a live IRS agent.

Keep in mind, if you claimed the EIC (Earned Income Credit) or ACTC (Additional Child Tax Credit), the IRS expects the first of these refunds to be available in taxpayer bank accounts or on debit cards by the first week of March.  Refer to the following link for additional information:  Refund Timing for Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit Filers