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When should I expect my return? I can't tell whether it is mailed, or direct deposit. It shows both.

 
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CassandraLO
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When should I expect my return? I can't tell whether it is mailed, or direct deposit. It shows both.

The IRS issues most refunds in about 21 days, although some returns take more time to review. 

For the most up to date information on your refund, you can track your federal refund here: Where's My Refund? which provides your current status and a specific, personalized date for your tax refund once it is available.  You may also download the IRS2Go app to check your Federal refund status.

Here is the general timeline of e-filed returns:

Transmission > Acceptance > Processing > Approval > Refund.

You can verify how your refund is coming by following the instructions 

This information is printed right on your return. 

You can confirm what account your refund is going to by viewing the 1040 Form.  

You will see your bank account information on Lines 20 b,c & d of your Form 1040.

This information can also be found on your TurboTax Electronic Filing Instructions Page.  If you did not print the instruction sheet, please follow these steps to print or view it:

·         Sign back into your TurboTax Account Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click "Add a State" (You will not be adding a State, this is just a way to get you back into your tax return)

·         Next select "Tax Tools" (left column) and then "Print Center"

·         Select "Print, save, or preview this year's return"

·         Check the box for your State return (this will open further options)

·         Choose to include the "Government and TurboTax worksheets

·         Then click "View or Print Forms"

·         View the "TurboTax Electronic Filing Instructions Page"

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When should I expect my return? I can't tell whether it is mailed, or direct deposit. It shows both.

We don't have access to your refund information.

Follow this link to check the status and method:

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

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