Wed Jul 16 15:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Taxpayers Await Refunds, IRS Clarifies Stimulus Check Status

**Harrisburg, PA** – As tax season wraps up, many taxpayers are anxiously awaiting their tax refunds. At the same time, questions surrounding the status of past stimulus checks continue to surface. Here’s an update from the IRS regarding both issues.

**Tax Refunds: What to Expect**

The IRS is aiming to process electronically filed tax returns quickly. Taxpayers who filed electronically and provided bank information can expect a direct deposit within 21 days of acceptance. Those who opted for a paper check should anticipate a wait of six to eight weeks.

The IRS provides an online tool, “Where’s My Refund,” on its website to track refund status. Taxpayers can access this tool 24 hours after e-filing, using their Social Security number, filing status, and exact refund amount. The tool provides updates on whether the return has been received, if the refund is approved, and when the refund has been sent.

Alternatively, taxpayers can call the IRS at 800-829-1954 for assistance. If taxes were filed electronically and accepted by April 15th, a direct deposit federal refund should arrive by May 6th. Paper checks are estimated to arrive by June 16th.

**Stimulus Check Update: Deadlines Passed, Fourth Check Rumors Debunked**

For those seeking information on stimulus checks, the IRS clarified that the deadlines to claim the first, second, and third stimulus payments have passed. The final deadline to claim the third stimulus check, officially known as the $1,400 Recovery Rebate Credit for 2021, was April 15, 2025. No extensions or appeals are available for missed deadlines.

“It is best to work directly with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or a reputable tax professional to address missing stimulus payments or claim the relevant Recovery Rebate Credit on your tax return, if eligible” Said the IRS.

The IRS cautions taxpayers to disregard misinformation regarding a potential fourth stimulus check. While speculation about a $2,000 check has circulated online, there has been no official confirmation from Congress or the IRS. Any such news should be approached with extreme caution, as it could be a scam.

Even Trump said he would consider the plan to pay out $5,000 stimulus checks to taxpayers in the form of a “DOGE dividend” during a summit in Miami. However, he has not shared any further specifics or details about the possible “DOGE dividend” or its certainty since then.

For Pennsylvania residents, the state’s online portal can be used to track state income tax returns.

**[Note:** *This article is based on information available as of today and is intended for general informational purposes only. Consult with a qualified tax professional for personalized advice.*]*

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