Here's a look at key dates in the tax filing season, including deadlines to file, when to request extensions and how long until you get your refund.

Most filers who submit their returns digitally receive their refunds within 21 days, but paper filers will have to wait for at least four weeks for information on the status of their return, the IRS noted. You can track your refund using the Where’s My Refund tool within 24 hours of e-filing.

The IRS said it will begin accepting tax returns on Jan. 27, although it also opened its Free File service on Jan. 10. The IRS Free File program, which is offered through tax software companies, is available to taxpayers with adjusted gross income of $84,000 or less in 2024.

Taxes can begin being filed on January 27, but refunds could hit accounts at different times depending on choices made when filing.

As tax season kicks off, the IRS has set new deadlines for filing tax returns to ensure taxpayers receive their due refunds. These deadlines, part of the Refund Statute Expiration Date (RSED), aim to uphold transparency and compliance with tax regulations.

As the tax season approaches, it's crucial for businesses to submit wage statements and information returns to the IRS by January 31.