IRS Refund Date Showing 3/19 on Direct Deposit? Anyone Else?

Tax transcripts typically show the official date the IRS schedules for release of funds, but when you actually receive the money depends on your bank's processing time. If your transcript shows March 19th, the IRS will release the funds on that date. However, many banks process these deposits early, so you might see it 1-3 days before that date. Some people even receive their refunds up to 5 days early with certain financial institutions that specifically advertise early direct deposit features. I'd recommend checking your bank account daily starting March 16th. If you don't see it by March 22nd, then you should consider contacting the IRS.

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Mine showed March 22 and I got it March 20. Bank was Chase if that matters.

Yep, I have the same date (3/19). This is my 3rd year filing and I've always gotten my refund exactly on the date shown in my transcript. Not a day earlier or later. YMMV tho depending on your bank.

The 846 code date is when the IRS releases the funds, not necessarily when you'll receive it. Banks process these differently. My credit union typically posts 2 days before the 846 date, but my sister has BofA and they hold it until exactly the date shown.

the irs is such a mess this year 🤦‍♀️ my refund date has changed twice already and now it says something about a 570 code???

Be careful about relying too much on the transcript date. Last year mine said February 15 but then got delayed for "additional review" for 2 months. Nothing is guaranteed with the IRS these days...

I used to never check transcriptes but now its the only way to get real info. The 'wheres my refund' tool is useless. My date is 3/21 and im just hoping it comes on time. Need that money for bills asap.

If you're with a traditional bank like Chase, BoA, Wells Fargo, etc., expect it on the exact date. If you use one of those fintech banks/apps (Chime, CashApp, Venmo, etc.), you might get it a few days early. This happens because the fintech companies front the money when they see the incoming ACH.

Im in the same boat. Got the 3/19 date this morning too. Lets update each other when we get our deposits! 🤞

The date on your transcript is when the irs releases the funds to your bank. Generally speaking your bank will make the funds available within 24-48 business hours. This is standard ACH processing time. However, some banks like cashapp, chime, venmo, etc market "early deposit" as a feature and will credit your account when they receive notice of the pending deposit rather than waiting for the actual funds to settle.

i can't even access my transcript 😭 the irs website keeps saying my phone number doesn't match their records but i havnt changed it in 5 years

I had a March 12 date and it hit my account March 10! But my brother had March 5 and didn't get his until March 7. It varies wildly.

Direct deposit dates are usually accurate within a day or two. If you filed with a tax prep company that takes fees out of your refund, that can add 1-2 days to the process since it has to go through their bank first.

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My transcript has shown 3/26 for almost two weeks now. So frustrating just waiting and waiting. Why can't they just process these things faster??? 😠