Irs Refund Calendar. The tax refund payment calendar below offers a rough estimate of when to expect a tax refund by direct deposit (approximately 14 days) and paper check by mail (approximately. However, if you file a paper tax return, expect delays.

If your irs income tax refund is delayed after you’ve filed, ask your tax professional, or simply use the “where’s my refund?” tool on the irs website to check the status of your. Each tax season, the irs publishes a refund schedule—your roadmap to when you can expect your refund.