Where’s my tax refund? 4 reasons your refund might be delayed.

If you’re wondering when your federal tax refund will land in your bank account, you’re not alone. In fiscal year 2024, the IRS estimated that about 117.6 million taxpayers were owed refunds totaling $461.2 billion. That’s a lot of money sitting with Uncle Sam. Want to know when you’ll get back what you overpaid in federal taxes? Of course you do. Here's how to find out. How long does it usually take for the IRS to process a tax refund? Although IRS.gov says most refunds are processed within 21 days of ...