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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continues to distribute tax refunds to taxpayers who filed their 2024 tax returns during the first half of the 2025 fiscal year. Taxpayers who submitted their returns electronically by May 15 could receive their direct deposit between June 9 and 15.
The IRS processes refunds according to a set schedule that depends on the filing method and the date the return was accepted. For those who opted for e-filing with direct deposit, the usual wait time is 21 days after the return has been accepted, while those who chose to receive a physical check in the mail could wait up to two months.
IRS refund schedule for June
According to the official IRS calendar for the 2025 tax season, taxpayers who filed their return by April 7 and chose direct deposit should have received their refund by approximately April 28. However, if they opted for a paper check, the estimated arrival date is around June 6.
While for those who filed their return around April 15 (the regular deadline), and selected direct deposit, the refund should arrive between June 6 and 19. In the case of choosing to pay by check by mail, this could arrive between June 13 and 26.
It is important to note that these dates are estimates and may vary depending on a number of factors, such as the complexity of the return, whether specific credits were claimed that require additional review, or possible processing delays due to the IRS workload
Factors that can affect the arrival of your IRS refund
Although the IRS strives to meet its estimated schedule, there are several factors that can delay the arrival of a tax refund. One of the most common is the presence of errors in the return, such as incorrect or incomplete information, which requires manual review by an IRS agent
Taxpayers who claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit may also experience delays, as the IRS typically withholds these refunds until mid-February as a measure to prevent tax fraud.
Other factors that can delay the process include taxpayer identity issues, fraudulent use of the Social Security number, delays in bank processing or postal service, and possible withholding of the refund to cover outstanding tax debts or child payments.
What to do if you do not receive an ISR refund?
If it has been more than 21 days since your electronic return was accepted and you have not yet received your refund, the IRS recommends using the "Where's My Refund?" tool available on its official website. This tool is updated daily and provides real-time information on the status of your return.
To use this tool, you will need to provide your Social Security number or ITIN, your filing status and the exact amount of the refund you expect to receive. If more than 21 days have ed without news, you can the IRS directly at 800-829-1954 for personalized assistance.
Electronic filing with direct deposit remains the fastest and safest way to receive your tax refund, while paper returns can take considerably longer to process, especially during peak periods at the IRS.