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.

Taxpayers across the U.S. are asking, "Wheres my refund?" as the IRS refund schedule for 2025 unfolds. With over 140 million tax returns expected by the April 15 deadline, millions are tracking their tax return status.