How long after Efile do you get refund?
If you file a complete and accurate paper tax return, your refund should be issued in about six to eight weeks from the date IRS receives your return. If you file your return electronically, your refund should be issued in less than three weeks, even faster when you choose direct deposit.
Can my tax refund be rejected after being accepted?
No. Once your return shows “accepted” the status can not change to “rejected”. Please use the below information to check your refund status: How do I check my e-file status?
Can you claim tax refund from previous years?
What are the time limits for claiming back tax? You have four years from the end of the tax year in which the overpayment arose to claim a refund, as shown below. If a claim is not made within the time limit you will lose out on any refund that may be due and the tax year becomes ‘closed’ to claims.
How long does it take to get tax refund after efile?
The IRS says 9 out of 10 filers who efile and choose direct deposit will get their refunds within 21 days. If it’s been at least 24 hours since your efile was accepted, you can monitor the status of your Federal refund at this IRS page below.
How long does it take to get a tax refund if you file by direct deposit?
If you choose to have your refund issued as a paper check, the time increases to three to four weeks. If you choose direct deposit when you e-file your tax return, you can expect a federal return to take two weeks, if you file before the April deadline.
When is the best time to file for a tax refund?
The Best Time to File. Whether you file on Feb. 1 or on April 15, you can expect the IRS to issue a direct deposit refund within 21 days from the date the IRS accepts your return. “Accepted” means that your return has undergone electronic processing and found to be free from any errors.
How long does it take to get a refund from the state?
A check from your state return can take two to four weeks to arrive. If you are filing an injured spouse Form 8379, your refund can be delayed. It could take up to four weeks before you receive a refund through direct deposit and six weeks if waiting for a check through the mail.