Where's my tax refund? Here's how long it could take to see your money after filing

Here’s how you can check the status of your refund and when you might expect to receive it:How long does it take to get a tax refund? The Treasury Department announced last year that the federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most payments, including tax refunds, on Sept. 30, 2025. If you don’t have a bank account, you can access resources to open an account at FDIC: GetBanked or MyCreditUnion.gov . If your refund is delayed, it may be because your tax return needs corrections or additional review by the IRS. Gonzalo Freixes, adjunct professor of accounting at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, explains the average national costs to prepare your tax return for the upcoming tax season.