Tax refund season is officially here, and the IRS has officially confirmed a push that will be happening after tomorrow, Friday, February 20. All returns filed before the 20th will be processed, and refunds are expected to start hitting people’s accounts as early as March 2. Many people have been waiting for some kind of announcement because it seems like refunds are hitting accounts later this year. But the IRS holds certain refunds until at least mid-February due to federal law.
That said, many taxpayers who have been anxiously refreshing the “Where’s My Refund?” tool may finally see movement. The agency says this year’s timeline is especially important because new fraud filters and identity checks have slowed early‑season processing. So, who will get paid first? Here’s what you need to know.
