The IRS cautions taxpayers not to rely on receiving a refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills.

Tax season is underway. The IRS has debuted a new online tool to help taxpayers check the status of any refund they may be entitled to.

If you are eligible for a tax refund, filing earlier could mean your rebate will be paid quicker, but it’s possible your return may require additional review and take longer to process. The deadline to file your taxes this year — both federal and in North Carolina — is April 15.

The "Where is my refund?" tool is an IRS tracking system for filers to get updates on the status of their tax refund. Those looking to keep an eye on their money can log in online or via the IRS2Go mobile app and check back daily to see when they can expect their funds.

With tax season underway, here's what you need to know about tracking your tax refund and your new 2025 tax brackets.

The IRS began processing tax returns Monday. For filers who submit their returns electronically using direct deposit, refunds are generally issued in less than 21 days. There is a caution from the tax agency, however, that urges “taxpayers not to rely on receiving refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills.

It's only been a few days since the start of tax season on Monday, Jan. 27, but if you've submitted your tax return early, you may be wondering when your refund will arrive. There's a simple way to find out when your money will come -- you can use the IRS tool that lets you see the status of your tax refund.

You can track your refund’s status on the IRS’s Where’s My Refund? tool and via the IRS2GO app. If you file electronically this season, your refund status will be available