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.

Most taxpayers have until April 15 to file their tax returns completely. As you assemble your desk to file taxes, here’s what you need to know.

While the Internal Revenue Service began accepting returns late last month, it still might be too early to expect a refund in your bank account. Luckily, you can track the status of your refund through the IRS’s “Where’s My Refund” tool.

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.

Last year, over 100 million Americans received tax refunds. With tax season underway, here’s when you can expect yours to arrive this year.

Typically, a paper check will take three to eight weeks to arrive in your mailbox, but you can track exactly where your tax refund is and when you can expect to receive it with the USPS' tracking tool, Informed Delivery. The free service sends you alerts for all new mail and provides images of the front of envelopes.

IRS tax refund may arrive sooner than you think. Here’s a schedule for when you can expect your check or direct deposit.