Has anyone received their tax refunds yet for 2025 filing season?

The typical processing time for e-filed returns with direct deposit is about 21 days, though many people receive their refunds sooner. If you filed on January 27th, you're just approaching that 21-day mark now. The "Where's My Refund" tool typically updates once daily, usually overnight. It progresses through three stages: Return Received, Refund Approved, and Refund Sent. As long as it shows your return has been received, you're in the queue for processing. A few things that can extend the processing time: claiming certain credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit, incomplete information, or returns that need additional review. This doesn't mean anything is wrong - just that it requires a bit more time. If it's been more than 21 days since your e-file was accepted, you can try calling the IRS refund hotline at 800-829-1954 or setting up an account on IRS.gov to view your tax record.

I was in the exact same situation last year with a huge withholding error after changing jobs. The waiting and uncertainty was driving me nuts! I eventually tried this tool called taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) that helped me figure out exactly what was happening with my refund. It basically analyzed my tax documents and gave me a more specific timeline based on my filing situation. The tool predicted my refund would come on February 21st, and it hit my account on February 23rd - pretty darn close! It also explained why my return was taking longer than others (had to do with a specific form my employer filed incorrectly). The peace of mind was worth it since I could stop obsessively checking the IRS website every 20 minutes lol. I also learned my withholding issue was due to the new employer not accounting for my previous income that year.

Just wanted to follow up here - I decided to try taxr.ai after my last post here and wow, it actually worked really well for me! The site analyzed my filing info and gave me a predicted refund date range of Feb 19-23 with more detailed status updates than the IRS site. The explanation for why my refund was taking longer made total sense - apparently the combination of claiming a home office deduction and having multiple W-2s triggered an additional review (but not an audit). My refund came through yesterday, right in the middle of their predicted window. It was such a relief to have actual information instead of just staring at "processing" for weeks. They also had some tips about fixing my withholding for next year that were super helpful.

If you're still stuck waiting after 21 days, try Claimyr (https://claimyr.com). I used them last year when my refund was held up for 2+ months and the "Where's My Refund" tool was completely unhelpful. They basically get you through to an actual human at the IRS without spending hours on hold. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c I was skeptical but desperate after calling like 15 times and always getting the "high call volume" message. With Claimyr, I got connected to an IRS agent in about 20 minutes. Turns out my return had been flagged for review because of a mismatch between what my employer reported and what I entered (totally my employer's fault). The agent was able to release the hold while I was on the phone, and I got my refund the following week.

I'm honestly embarrassed to admit this, but I'm following up on my skeptical comment from before. After another week of not getting any updates on my refund and the IRS website still showing just "processing," I got desperate and tried Claimyr. It actually worked exactly as advertised. The system called the IRS, navigated through all the prompts, waited on hold (for over an hour!), and then connected me when an actual human was about to answer. The IRS agent told me my return had been flagged for manual review because of a discrepancy with a 1099 form (a client had submitted an incorrect SSN). The agent submitted a correction while I was on the phone and told me to expect my refund within 7-10 days. Sure enough, the money hit my account 8 days later. Would have been stuck in limbo for who knows how long otherwise.

You should check if you're getting a paper check instead of direct deposit. My brother thought his refund was delayed but turns out he accidentally checked the wrong box for payment method. His check got mailed and took like 3 extra weeks.

Filed on Jan 28 and got my refund Feb 9th, direct deposit. But I only had one W-2 and took the standard deduction, so mine was super simple. My sister filed the same day with earned income credit and child tax credits and is still waiting. The IRS definitely prioritizes the simple returns.

I filed on January 31st and I'm still waiting too! Like you, I had a job change mid-year that created withholding issues and I'm expecting around $3,200 back. The "Where's My Refund" tool has been stuck on "processing" for what feels like forever. What's really frustrating is that my return isn't even that complicated - just two W-2s and standard deduction. But I think the IRS is just overwhelmed this year. I've been reading that they're still dealing with backlogs from previous years plus staffing shortages. I totally get the anxiety about needing that money for bills. I was planning to use mine to pay down some credit card debt from the holidays. At this point I'm just trying to be patient and remind myself that as long as the system shows "processing" it means they have my return and it's in the queue. Hang in there - sounds like we filed around the same time so hopefully we'll both see movement soon!

Filed on January 29th and finally got my refund yesterday! I was in almost the exact same situation - job change in late 2024 created a withholding mess and I was expecting around $4,200 back. The "Where's My Refund" tool was stuck on "processing" for nearly 3 weeks with no updates. What finally helped was calling the IRS practitioner priority line early in the morning (around 7 AM) when call volume is lower. The agent told me my return had been flagged for additional review because of the multiple W-2s from my job change, but everything was correct - it just needed a human to verify the withholding calculations. The good news is that once they release it from review, the refund comes pretty quickly. Mine was approved on Monday and hit my account Wednesday. Since you filed around the same time as me, you should hopefully see movement soon. The waiting is absolutely brutal when you're counting on that money, but hang in there!

I'm in a very similar boat - filed on January 30th and still waiting on my refund! Like many others here, I had a job change last year that created withholding complications, and I'm expecting around $3,800 back. What's been driving me crazy is that the "Where's My Refund" tool has been showing "processing" for weeks now with absolutely no additional information. I've been checking it daily (sometimes multiple times a day, if I'm being honest) and it never changes. Reading through all these responses has been really helpful though - it sounds like returns with job changes and multiple W-2s are commonly getting flagged for manual review, which explains the delays. I have two W-2s from my old and new employers, plus I claimed some education credits, so that's probably why mine is taking longer. The stress of waiting when you really need that money is real. I was planning to use the refund to catch up on some medical bills and start an emergency fund. But it's reassuring to see that others who filed around the same time are starting to get their refunds, so hopefully mine will come through soon too! Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and tips - it helps to know we're not alone in this waiting game.

Filed on January 26th and just got my refund this morning! I had a very similar situation - job change in October 2024 that created a withholding nightmare, and I was expecting about $4,200 back. Like so many others here, my "Where's My Refund" status was stuck on "processing" for what felt like forever. I had two W-2s and claimed the American Opportunity Tax Credit for my daughter's college expenses, which I think added to the review time. What finally gave me peace of mind was realizing that "processing" actually means they have your return and it's working through their system - it's not stuck or lost. The IRS is just being extra careful with returns that have multiple income sources or credits this year. For anyone still waiting who filed around the same time, based on what I'm seeing here it looks like they're working through late January filings right now. The wait is absolutely brutal when you're counting on that money, but it seems like once they get to your return, things move pretty quickly from approval to deposit. Hang in there - your refunds should be coming soon!