The IRS says on the agency’s website that most refunds are issued within 21 days, though some can take longer.

IRS tax refund may arrive sooner than you think. Here’s a schedule for when you can expect your check or direct deposit.

Thousands of IRS workers could be laid off before the tax filing deadline of April 15. Here’s how it the move could impact the distribution of your refund.

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.

Tax credits tied to children and dependents are popular, but there are many restrictions. The IRS delays refunds on some credits to thwart fraud.

The IRS’s update on the progress of tax season this year so far shows that average tax refund amounts are up 18.6% versus the same time last year, total filings down slightly to date.

Tax season continued its sluggish start into early February, but tax refunds continued to steadily roll out the door. Every tax season has its own quirks and nuances. Oddly enough, though,