E-filed tax returns should receive a refund about one month or less from the filing date, according to the IRS . You can typically check your refund status soon after you file using the Where's My Refund tool or by calling 800-829-1954 or downloading the free IRS mobile app.

A few myths highlighted by the release also apply to “Where’s My Refund?” specifically: Some people think that the service is wrong because it either hasn’t listed a deposit date for them yet, or because the refund they’ve received is less than they expected.

The quickest and easiest way to receive your 2025 tax return is filing online and choosing direct deposit. By filing your tax return electronically with the IRS, you'll get your refund within 21 days on average.