How long to receive mailed tax refund check vs direct deposit? Anyone get theirs recently?
I chose to get my refund by mail instead of direct deposit. Starting to regret that decision. Its been 3 weeks since my transcript updated to refund issued. Anyone know the typical wait time for a paper check vs direct deposit? Starting to get worried.
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Keisha Taylor
If your transcript shows refund issued, you should receive your check within 5-7 business days for most areas. However, some regions are experiencing delays up to 2-3 weeks due to USPS staffing issues. Next time, definitely choose direct deposit - it's typically received within 24-48 hours of the issued date.
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Yara Khoury
•ugh wish i knew that before. direct deposit next year for sure
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StardustSeeker
•same boat here. day 18 waiting for my check 🤡
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Paolo Marino
Hey guys just wanted to mention I found this amazing tool called taxr.ai - saved me so much stress trying to figure out my transcript and told me exactly when my check would arrive. Only costs a buck but totally worth it https://taxr.ai
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Amina Bah
•for real? how does it work? seems too good to be true tbh
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Paolo Marino
•Nah its legit! You just upload your transcript and it analyzes everything - tells you exactly whats happening with your refund and when to expect it. Way better than trying to decode everything yourself
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Amina Bah
•just tried it - holy crap where has this been all my life?! 💯 actually worth every penny
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Oliver Becker
took exactly 4 weeks for mine to come. hang in there!
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Natasha Petrova
Pro tip: sign up for informed delivery on USPS website. youll get pics of your mail before it arrives including your refund check
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Yara Khoury
•omg thank you! doing this rn
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Javier Hernandez
mine got lost in the mail last year had to request a trace and everything. never again with paper checks 😤
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Emma Davis
•bruh dont tell me that, im already stressed enough ðŸ˜
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LunarLegend
Called IRS yesterday - they said standard time is 4 weeks but could take up to 6 if theres any postal delays in your area
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Isaac Wright
I'm in week 4 waiting for my paper check too. Called my local post office and they said there's been unusual delays with government mail in my area due to processing backlogs. Might be worth calling yours to see if there are any local issues. Really wish I had done direct deposit - lesson learned for next year!
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