Tue Feb 04 16:00:00 IST 2025: ## Tax Season Begins: IRS Offers Tips for Speedy Refunds

**Washington, D.C.** – Tax season is officially underway in the United States, with the April 15th deadline looming for millions of Americans. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) anticipates processing a similar volume of returns to last year’s 267 million. Taxpayers needing more time can request a six-month extension until October 15th by filing Form 4868.

For those who have already filed electronically, the IRS expects refunds to be issued within 21 days, often much sooner with direct deposit. Paper returns typically take six to eight weeks. Accuracy and completeness of information are key to faster processing.

The average refund last year was $3,143, with roughly two-thirds of taxpayers receiving a refund. Individuals can track the status of their refund using the IRS’s “Where’s My Refund?” tool on irs.gov, requiring their Social Security number, filing status, and expected refund amount.

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