After you file


@Plumbermike1970 wrote:

You are in the same position as I am.  I was told by the IRS after having to jump thru hoops to get a live human being  that it should be refunded by last week of March (last day probably). 

Remember if they hold your return more than 40 days they owe interest by law.


https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/interest-for-individuals

When do we pay interest?

  • If you file your return on or after April 15, IRS has an administrative time (typically 45 days) to process your return without paying interest on your refund.
  • Your return must be complete and signed.
  • If IRS pays you interest, then interest on the refund will start on the return due date, late filed return received date, or date the payment was made, whichever is the latest.
  • The return due date is generally April 15. 

In other words, the IRS will start paying interest only 45 days after April 15