The IRS began accepting tax returns on January 27, and expects to receive over 140 million individual tax returns by the April 15 federal deadline.

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.

Have you already submitted your tax return to the IRS? Here's how to find out when you should receive your refund money.