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.

More than 11 million tax returns have been processed by the Internal Revenue Service in 2025, and so far, this year’s average refund is 30% higher than the average refund sent out during the same time period in 2024,

Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.