How often does IRS Where’s My Refund? update?

Where’s My Refund? updates are made no more than once per day, usually at night. So there is no need to check more often. Also the IRS only updates during their available hours below. IRS Where’s My Refund? news

 

When is IRS Where’s My Refund Available?

Where’s My Refund? is available almost all of the time. However, our system is not available every Monday, early, from 12:00 am (Midnight) to 3:00 am Eastern Time.

Sunday	12:00 am (Midnight) to 7:00 pm
Monday	12:00 am (Midnight) to 6:00 am
Tuesday	3:30 am to 6:00 am
Wednesday	3:30 am to 6:00 am
Thursday	3:30 am to 6:00 am
Friday	3:30 am to 6:00 am
Saturday	3:30 am to 6:00 am
	and 9:00 pm to Midnight

Also, occasionally our system may be unavailable on Sundays between 1:00 am and 7:00 am Eastern Time.

How often does Where’s My Refund? update?
Where’s My Refund? updates are made no more than once per day, usually at night. So there is no need to check more often.

Will I see a date for my refund right away?
Where’s My Refund? will not give you a refund date right away. We must first receive your tax return and then we have to process it and approve your refund. Where’s My Refund? will give you a personalized date once your refund is approved.

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