As of March 6, the Internal Revenue Service has issued $160.829 billion in nearly 60 million refunds for the 2025 tax season, with an average refund of $3,676, according to the latest IRS data.
So where’s yours?
Most refunds are issued within 21 days, the IRS said, when submitted electronically for direct deposit. Mailed returns normally take 6-8 weeks. Fortunately, checking your return status is simple.
The IRS expects to receive about 164 million individual tax returns for tax year 2025 to be filed ahead of the federal deadline on Wednesday, April 15, the agency said in a release. As of March 6, the agency has received 60.7 million tax returns and processed nearly all of them.
Here’s what to know.
Where’s my refund? Why haven’t I gotten my refund yet?
There are several reasons your money could be held up. According to tax preparation site Intuit Turbotax, processing your refund may take longer if:
How can I check the status of my tax refund?
Go to irs.gov/wheres-my-refund or use the IRS2GO mobile app.
You’ll need your Social Security number or individual taxpayer ID number, your filing status and the exact refund amount on your return.
If you filed an amended return, go to irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return.
How long does it take to get a tax refund?
That depends on how you filed. According to the IRS, if you choose direct deposit, you should receive your refund within 5 days of processing. More than 9 out of 10 refunds are issued within 21 days, the IRS said on its website.
Mailed refunds may take several weeks. And any problems with your return, including missing information or inaccuracies, can delay it further.
Your tax refund status should show up:
What does my refund status mean?
According to the IRS, here’s what your status means:
If I haven’t received my refund, should I file my taxes again?
“Filing the same tax return again typically won’t speed up your refund and could cause delays,” the IRS said. You should only refile your tax return if all of these apply:
When should I call about my tax return?
You should only call the IRS if Where’s My Refund recommends it.
What is the tax filing deadline?
The deadline to file your taxes is Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
C. A. Bridges is a journalist for the USA TODAY Network-Florida’s service journalism Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Where is my refund? How to check your tax return status, why it’s late
Reporting by C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Tallahassee Democrat
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