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Why haven’t I received my tax refund yet?
Most people receive their tax refund within 3 weeks of the IRS approving their tax return. However, there are several reasons why your refund could be late. A common one is incorrect or missing information on your tax return, which is usually a simple fix. Learn more about refund delays
I claimed tax credits on my tax return. When will I get my refund?
If you claimed the Earned Income Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit, the IRS takes a little more time to process these returns. The refunds for these returns are usually sent out starting in late March. Learn more
What if I accidentally entered the wrong direct deposit info for my tax refund?
There are a few options for you to fix this, depending on the situation.
- If you entered an invalid bank account number, the IRS will mail you a paper check refund instead.
- If you entered a valid bank account number that isn’t yours, banks generally won’t accept a tax refund deposit if the names don’t match. Learn more
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- Child Tax Credit (CTC)
- Student loan interest deduction
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- Unemployment income reported on a 1099-G
- Business or 1099-NEC income
- Stock sales (including crypto investments)
- Rental property income
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