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If you e‑filed your return on January 26 and you’re due a refund, you’ll usually get it sometime between mid‑February and late February, assuming everything is clean and you chose direct deposit.

Typical refund timing

• The IRS issues most refunds within about 21 days of accepting an e‑filed return.

• Many charts and calculators for the 2026 tax season show that returns accepted right when the IRS opens in late January (around January 26) often lead to refunds hitting bank accounts in roughly 2–3 weeks , so think around February 10–18 as a common window.

• If you filed early but before the official opening date, the 21‑day clock starts when the IRS actually accepts your return, not the day you hit “submit.”

What can speed it up

• E‑file instead of paper filing.

• Choose direct deposit instead of a mailed check.

• Avoid common issues (wrong bank info, mismatched income, missing forms).

What can delay it

• Claiming certain credits (like the Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit) often triggers extra checks and slightly later releases by law.
• Identity verification issues, suspected fraud flags, or errors in the return can push refunds well past 21 days.

How to check your exact date

• Use the IRS “Where’s My Refund?” online tracker, which updates once a day and starts showing results about 24 hours after e‑filing.

• Have ready: your SSN or ITIN, filing status, and exact refund amount.

If everything was filed correctly on January 26 and accepted promptly, a realistic expectation is seeing your refund in your bank account sometime in the second or third week of February , but always confirm through the IRS refund tracker for your specific case.

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