IRS On Tax Refunds

IRS dispels new and common myths about tax refunds; key information available to help people

WASHINGTON ― With the April 18 tax-filing deadline closing in for most taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service wants to dispel some new and common myths about getting refund details or speeding up tax refunds. A number of these myths circulate on social media every tax season.

The IRS continues to process 2021 tax returns and deliver refunds, with nine out of 10 refunds issued in less than 21 days. As of the week ending April 1, the IRS has sent out more than 63 million refunds worth over $204 billion. The average refund is $3,226.

The IRS reminds taxpayers the easiest way to check on a refund is “Where’s My Refund?,” an online tool available on IRS.gov and through the IRS2Go mobile app. “Where’s My Refund?” provides taxpayers the same information and issue date information that IRS assistors and tax professionals have.

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