Here’s when Texans can file taxes and expect returns this year
If you’re expecting a tax refund this year, you might be wondering how soon it’ll arrive.
The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, Jan. 27 as the start of the 2025 tax season, along with new changes to give taxpayers more access to their account.
More than 140 million individual tax returns for 2024 are expected to be filed ahead of the Tuesday, April 15 federal deadline, the IRS said.
Here’s how soon you could get your return, and other changes to expect in 2025:
When can I expect my tax refund?
If you file your taxes electronically, you will receive your refund within 21 days of filing, according to the IRS. That suggests people who e-file by the 27th could get their funds as early as Feb. 17.
Refunds for mailed tax returns should be sent out six to eight weeks after the IRS receives them, if done correctly.
You should get your refund by Feb. 27 if you took advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit.
You can also use the IRS’ ”Where’s My Refund?” tool to track your reimbursement within three to four days after e-filing a previous year’s return, or within 24 hours of filing a current year return.
What changes did the IRS make this year?
To help modernize the filing process, the IRS announced new updates and features for taxpayers.
It added voice and text virtual assistants to help with refunds, enhanced functions on the IRS Individual Online Account, and made 67 tax forms available on tablets and smartphones.
Individual online accounts can also receive new fraud notifications to protect from threats and schemes.
“The IRS is once again working to provide taxpayers expanded help in-person through more hours at Taxpayer Assistance Centers nationwide,” a release said. “The IRS also will be focused on continuing high levels of service on its main taxpayer phone lines, with a goal of up to 85% level of service.”
This story was originally published January 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM.
