The IRS anticipates most taxpayers will receive their refund within 21 days of when they file electronically if they choose direct deposit and there are no issues with their tax return. Taxpayers should check Where's My Refund? on IRS.gov for their personalized refund status.
Where's My Refund? is updated once a day.
If Where’s My Refund? says your return is processing with no date it means the IRS pulled your return off the assembly line and is looking at it.
That doesn’t mean you’ll get audited. The IRS may be correcting something or it may verifying your identity. There’s no way to know why it’s in processing or how long the process will take because there is no standard time.
Even if you call IRS at 1-800-829-1040, they may not be able to tell you if your return is sitting on a pile on someone’s desk.
When to Call IRS
Call IRS about your refund status only if Where's My Refund directs you to contact IRS.
IRS phone numbers and tax help options
If Your Refund Is Delayed
Your refund may be delayed if your return needs corrections or extra review. If IRS needs more information to process your return, IRS contact you by mail.
Why your refund might be taking longer
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