As tax season approaches, many Americans are eagerly anticipating their IRS refunds, which are expected to be significantly larger this year. Discover how new direct deposit options can expedite ...

Sure, the IRS can mail your refund as a paper check, but direct deposit is faster and safer, the IRS says. Here's how it works.

The IRS recommends direct deposits as the fastest way to get your refund, rather than a mailed paper check that can take weeks to arrive. Will the IRS layoffs delay my 2025 refund?

The Brief Refund Schedule: IRS accepts tax returns from January 27, 2025. E-filed returns with direct deposit: refunds within 10-21 days. Mailed returns: 4-8 weeks. Direct Deposit: Fastest refund ...