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.

Want to know when you can expect your tax refund in 2025? We have our estimated IRS tax refund schedule right here. It's one of the most common questions we see every year during tax season – when can I expect my tax refund to come?