Those of you expecting an income tax refund this income tax filing season are in for good news. We can predict almost to the day when your check will arrive. Have a look at the below to see when your refund will arrive depending on the time you file.
1. How Did the Government Shutdown Affect My Income Tax Refund?
Who can forget the longest shutdown in our country’s history? Most people. Those of you who filed during that time may see a delay in getting your tax refund. Not to worry. It is on the way. Best of all, the tax reform begins this year and is the first time you will see the actual impact of the law.
2. But My Income Tax Refund May be Smaller
Yes, we have seen reports showing that income tax refund checks are coming out smaller this year. This is because the less taxes you pay, the less you overpay. Refund checks are given because you overpaid, not because the IRS felt generous. Those of you in states with income taxes will notice that you may not be allowed to deduct them on your federal income taxes. Those of us lucky enough to live in Texas or similar states have nothing to worry about on this front.
3. When is My Income Tax Refund Coming?
This is the money question. You taxpayers who claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) may have your forms delayed. This is because the IRS has begun to take closer looks at these credits, given how badly they have been abused in past years.
Still impatient? You may use the IRS’s own Check My Refund tool found here. You will need to have your Social Security number, filing status (single, married, etc), as well as your exact refund amount to get their estimate.
4. Income Tax Refund Chart
Check out this chart for 2019 if you don’t have the above information or are just plain lazy to use the IRS tool.
- If you filed between Jan 28 and Feb 1 – Your direct deposit will be sent or check mailed by Feb 8.
- Feb 4 – Feb 8 – Sent by Feb 15.
- Feb 11 – Feb 22 – Sent by Feb 22.
- Feb 18 – Feb 2 – Sent by March 1.
- Feb 25 – Mar 1 – Sent by March 8.
- Mar 4 – Mar 8 – Sent by March 23.
- Mar 11 – Mar 15 – Sent by March 30.
- Mar 18 – Mar 22 – Sent by April 5.
- Mar 25 – Mar 29 – Sent by April 12.
- Apr 1 – Apr 5 – Sent by April 19.
- Apr 8 – Apr 12 – Sent by April 26.
- Apr 15 – Apr 19 – Sent by May 3.
- Apr 22 – Apr 26 – Sent by May 10.
- Apr 29 – May 3 – Sent by May 17.
- Apr 29 – May 3 – Sent by May 17.
- May 6 – May 10 – Sent by May 24.
- May 13 – May 17 – Sent by May 31.
- May 20 – May 24 – Sent by June 7.
- May 27 – May 31 – Sent by June 14.
- Jun 3 – June 7 – Sent by June 21.
Income Tax Refund in Houston
If your Houston family or business needs help preparing your 2019 income tax return, contact us.