The new legislation is expected to be signed by President Trump soon after it hits his desk. Keeping that in mind, here are some of the key extensions granted by Congress right before Christmas.
Once you file and the IRS accepts your return, it usually takes about 7-10 days to get your income tax refund if you use direct deposit and you e-filed your return. However, it may take up to 21 days. This chart shows when to expect your refund.
This chart shows an estimated timeline for when a taxpayer is likely to receive their refund. If yours is delayed, use the "Where's My Refund?"tool on the IRS website - Or download the IRS2Go app to check your refund status.
So, what's the earliest a person can get their tax refund back? With all the talk about tax reform, many taxpayers are eager to get their refunds this year. Will it be higher or lower?