02/18/2026
YOUR REFUND WILL BE DELAYED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE A BANK ACCOUNT #, if you do not have a bank account, then you can provide a prepaid card to load your refund. As of January 1st 2026 if you do not direct deposit your refund, then you will receive a IRS Notice CP53E explaining what needs to be done.
When to expect your refund
Processing your refund usually takes:
Up to 21 days for an e-filed return
6 weeks or more for returns sent by mail
Longer if your return needs corrections or extra review