The following table provides an estimated timeline for when refunds may be issued based on the filing date and refund method selected.
If You Filed By…
Filing Date | Direct Deposit Refunds Expected By | Paper Check Refunds Expected By |
January 23, 2023 | February 3, 2023 | February 10, 2023 |
January 30, 2023 | February 10, 2023 | February 17, 2023 |
February 6, 2023 | February 17, 2023 | February 24, 2023 |
February 13, 2023 | February 24, 2023 | March 3, 2023 |
February 20, 2023 | March 3, 2023 | March 10, 2023 |
February 27, 2023 | March 10, 2023 | March 17, 2023 |
March 6, 2023 | March 17, 2023 | March 24, 2023 |
March 13, 2023 | March 24, 2023 | April 1, 2023 |
March 20, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | April 7, 2023 |
March 27, 2023 | April 7, 2023 | April 14, 2023 |
April 3, 2023 | April 14, 2023 | April 21, 2023 |
April 10, 2023 | April 21, 2023 | April 28, 2023 |
April 17, 2023 | April 28, 2023 | May 5, 2023 |
April 24, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | May 12, 2023 |
May 1, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
May 8, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | May 26, 2023 |
May 15, 2023 | May 26, 2023 | June 3, 2023 |
May 22, 2023 | June 3, 2023 | June 10, 2023 |
Additional Notes:
Refunds that include the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit (CTC), or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) will not be issued before February 28, 2023 due to IRS regulations.
During peak tax season, refund processing may take longer than expected.
The estimated refund dates are subject to change depending on IRS processing times, tax return accuracy, and banking institutions' processing schedules.
For the latest updates on your refund status, use the IRS "Where’s My Refund?" tool at IRS.gov.