When should I expect my federal return refund check

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Only the IRS can provide you with exact dates on when you will receive your refund. 

You can use the IRS Where's My Refund site for the latest status on your federal tax refund.

Per the IRS: "By law, the IRS cannot release refunds containing the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit before mid-February. “Where’s My Refund?” will be updated February 17 for most early filers who claimed the EITC or ACTC. These taxpayers will not see a refund date on “Where's My Refund?” or through their software packages until then. EITC and ACTC refunds should be available in taxpayer bank accounts and debit cards starting Feb. 27, if taxpayers used direct deposit and there are no other issues with their tax returns.” 

More details can be viewed here Avoid the Rush Track Tax Refund Online at IRS.gov