Irs Calendar 2025 Direct Deposit. Tax refund time frames will vary. Taxpayers who opt for direct deposit can expect their payment early within 21 days, whereas paper check mail taxpayers can expect the refund depending on their local mailing.
The irs uses direct deposit to electronically issue tax refund payments directly into taxpayers’ financial accounts. Filing early, especially electronically, can expedite your refund, which may be received as quickly as eight days for those using direct deposit.