Here’s when you can expect your tax refund to hit your bank account, according to the IRS

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• Your IRS tax refund will typically be available within 21 days if you file electronically.
• Filing taxes electronically with direct deposit ensures the refund gets to your bank account quicker, the IRS says.
• The IRS has resources to help you file your taxes and get your refund quickly.

Most people dread filing their taxes — but nearly everyone is hoping for a refund. Procrastinators have a couple of extra days to file their return this year, as Tax Day falls on April 17 instead of the standard April 15.

The Internal Revenue Service reports that about 83% of tax returns result in refunds. If you’re one of the lucky ones who can expect to get money back this year, you may be wondering exactly when you will receive your refund.

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