Tax Refund Says Approved Should Be Deposited Today

[GrimRhys88]

My tax refund says it's approved and should be on its way today. I first checked my bank account this morning to find that it has yet to be deposited, I then checked the, Where's My Refund? tool on the IRS website its still marked as approved, but it has not been sent yet. I have called the hotline and all it gives me is the automated service to track my refund even though I would like to speak to a live representative and not a machine. I'm curious as to what is possibly causing the delay? Thank you. 

[CatinaT1]

While you do get a date from the Internal Revenue Service as to when your refund should be available, they do not specify exact times. If you have a deposit date of today and have not received your refund yet, be patient.

There are no fixed times or hours when you can receive your 2024 tax refund during the 2025 Tax Season.

Additionally, each bank varies on when they post direct deposits. Even if your bank "usually" posts direct deposits at a certain time, they may handle Tax Refunds differently. Some banks might post once in the morning and once in the afternoon, only one time a day, and some may instantly.

In the Community, we do not have access to your TurboTax account and can not tell you where your refund is or why you do not have your deposit yet.

If your refund date has passed and you have not received your refund, it may be that your direct deposit, for a variety of reasons, was not able to be completed and your refund is coming as a paper check to the address on your return.

If you need to call TurboTax Customer service, here is a link:  Turbo Tax Customer Service