If you file your 2025 tax return in early 2026 and choose direct deposit, most people can expect their IRS tax refund within about 21 days. The IRS usually starts accepting returns in late January, so early filers may see refunds arrive from mid-February 2026 onward. Paper returns and mailed checks take longer, often four … Continue reading 2026 IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule: Estimated Dates for Refund Payment