The Internal Revenue Service typically issues tax refunds within three weeks, but some people may have to wait a little longer. If there are any errors, or if you filed a claim for the earned income tax credit or the child tax credit, you may have to wait a long time.
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The IRS expects severe delays in processing tax returns because of the COVID-19 pandemic, just as it did in 2021. This year, the agency encourages filing electronically and enrolling in direct deposit, which can help you collect your return within 21 days, assuming there are no errors.
"Filing a paper tax return this year means an extended refund delay," IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig announced in a Jan. 24 statement.