Tax Refunds Hitting Bank Accounts This Week? See If You’re on the June 9–15 Payout List!

If you’re like most people right now, you’ve probably been refreshing your bank app, wondering when your tax refund is finally going to show up. It’s the second week of June 2025, and if you’re expecting money from the IRS, there’s a good chance it might be landing soon — especially between June 9 and 15.

Let’s break it down in plain English so you know exactly what’s going on.

Is This Your Week to Get Paid?

Here’s the deal: the IRS tries to send refunds about three weeks (or 21 days) after they accept your return — if you filed electronically and asked for direct deposit.

So, if you:

• Filed your taxes online

• The IRS accepted your return around May 15

• And you gave them your direct deposit info

Then yeah — you’re right in that sweet spot. Your refund could be hitting your account sometime this week.

Why Some Refunds Take Longer

Now, don’t panic if nothing’s come through yet. Sometimes there are small things that can hold up your refund:

• Did you claim credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Child Tax Credit? Those often take a little longer because the IRS double-checks them for fraud.

• Was there a mistake on your return? A wrong digit in your bank account or SSN can slow everything down.

• Are you behind on taxes, child support, or other government payments? The IRS might apply your refund to those balances first.

Even if everything looks fine on your end, the IRS might still need more time to process things — especially if your return was flagged for review.

How to Know What’s Going On With Your Refund

Luckily, you don’t have to guess. The IRS has a tool that tells you exactly what’s happening:

1. Go to the Where’s My Refund? page, or use the IRS2Go app

2. You’ll need:

   • Your Social Security number

   • Your filing status (like single or married filing jointly)

   • Your exact refund amount

That’s it. It’ll tell you if your return was received, approved, or sent. Just keep in mind — it only updates once a day, so don’t go checking it every hour (we’ve all been there).

June Refund Timeline — What to Expect

If the IRS accepted your return around:

• May 15 ➜ Refund expected June 9–15

• May 20 ➜ Refund likely June 16–22

• Late May ➜ You’re probably looking at late June or early July

Paper filers — hang tight. Your refund might take up to 8 weeks to show up.

Still No Refund After 21 Days? Do This:

If it’s been more than three weeks and still no money, here’s what to do:

• Double-check your e-file confirmation email

• Check your refund status on the IRS site or app

• Call the IRS at 800-829-1954 if needed

• Confirm your bank details or mailing address were correct on your return

It’s okay to follow up — you worked for that refund, and it’s your money.

If you filed your return in mid-May and didn’t make any big errors, your tax refund could be showing up right now. This second week of June is the payout window for a lot of people — especially those who e-filed and used direct deposit.

Keep an eye on your bank account, and don’t forget to check that IRS tool. If things seem delayed, don’t be afraid to ask questions or make a call. You’re not alone — we’ve all waited for that refund, and it’s totally fair to want to know when it’s coming.