Thu Feb 06 08:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Tax Season Opens: IRS Urges Patience as Millions Await Refunds
**Washington, D.C.** – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has begun processing tax returns, with nearly 140 million Americans expected to file this year. Taxpayers who filed electronically can track their refund status using the IRS’s “Where’s My Refund?” tool on IRS.gov, requiring Social Security number, filing status, and the exact refund amount.
The IRS anticipates most electronic returns will be processed and refunds issued within three weeks. However, the agency cautions against relying on a specific refund date, as some returns may require further review, potentially delaying the process. Common reasons for delays include mathematical errors, inconsistencies in reported information, and the need for further verification.
Paper returns take significantly longer to process. The deadline for filing 2024 federal income tax returns is April 15, 2025, with an extended deadline of June 16, 2025, for those residing overseas. The IRS emphasizes that electronic filings must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. local time on the due date, while paper returns must be postmarked by the deadline.
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