When you will receive your tax refund depends largely on when you file and whether you file online, through a service, or via the mail.

According to the IRS, the fastest way to get your tax refund is to have it electronically deposited free of charge into your bank account through direct deposit. Taxpayers can use it to deposit their refunds in up to three accounts.

The federal government readjusts tax brackets and the annual standard deduction each year to keep up with inflation. One positive outcome of the inflation we've experienced over the past few years is that the government has less of your money to tax. Refunds are bigger because the taxable income is lower.

Tax season is underway. The IRS has debuted a new online tool to help taxpayers check the status of any refund they may be entitled to.

If you are eligible for a tax refund, filing earlier could mean your rebate will be paid quicker, but it’s possible your return may require additional review and take longer to process. The deadline to file your taxes this year — both federal and in North Carolina — is April 15.

The IRS started accepting 2024 tax returns on Jan. 27, and on Friday the agency posted the statistics so far from tax season 2025. This year's numbers show that the agency has already processed more than 23 million returns and issued more than 8 million tax refunds.

As tax season kicks off in the United States, millions eagerly await their refunds, a crucial financial boost for many. However, some may wonder why their refund hasn't arrived yet or how to check its status.