Tax season is underway, with the IRS accepting returns starting Jan. 27. More than 140 million Americans are expected to file before the April 15 deadline. However, those who submitted their forms have used the “Where’s My 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 season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.