The Treasury Department offered a new update on tax refunds with an extra $1,000 coming to millions of Americans.

Eager to find out when your tax return refunds will hit your bank account? Here's when you might expect to receive it and how to track the status.

KEY TAKEAWAY The IRS is moving away from paper refund checks this year, and is asking all taxpayers to include their direct deposit information on their 2025 tax returns.Taxpayers who don't include their bank information or report it incorrectly will have their refunds held until they correct it.

The IRS is moving further toward digital payments, which could delay tax refunds in 2026 for filers who don’t use direct deposit, as the agency balances modernization efforts with staffing limits and new tax rules.