Tax Refund Delays have left many taxpayers frustrated as they wait for their IRS refunds. With processing slowdowns, identity checks, and errors causing hold-ups, understanding IRS refund timelines is crucial.

There are three status updates which the taxpayer might see: “received return,” “refund approved,” or “refund sent.” If the refund has been sent, it could be up to 5 days before the money shows up in your bank account or a few weeks before your check has been received.