Tax season is here. Whether you are filing for the first time in New York, sending your documents to an agency or taking on the process yourself, knowing when and how to file is important to getting your refund check in time.
The Internal Revenue Service anticipates over 140 million people will file for the 2024 tax season before the deadline.
There are new features for taxpayers meant to increase tax information accessibility through virtual text and voice assistants, scam alerts, and an expansion to IRS Individual Online Account.
When is tax season?
The Internal Revenue Service announced the tax season began Jan. 27, 2025.
The final deadline to file is April 15, 2025.
Payment methods to receive tax refunds:
- Direct deposit (fastest deposit)
- Paper check
- Prepaid debit card
- Mobile payment applications that accept direct deposits
How to check on your refund
Use the IRS Where’s My Refund tool to track your projected refund date. An update will be available within 24 hours after you e-file this year’s return, or four weeks after you file a paper return.When to expect your refund check
Once your tax return is filed, the refund process takes up to 21 days if the return is e-filed. For amended returns that were received by mail, it will take one month or longer for returns to be processed and refunds to be sent out.
The refund tracker will tell you when your return has been received, approved and when your refund has been sent. It may take five days for the refund to show in your bank account or several weeks for your check to arrive in the mail.
For more information on filing taxes and tax returns visit irs.gov
By Kalyn Grant – Pressconnects
