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.

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When will the first refunds arrive? The IRS began processing tax returns in January 2025, and taxpayers who filed early could start seeing refunds soon. For those who submitted th