It’s officially tax season, and Americans can start checking the status of their refunds within 24 hours after an e-filed return is received.

With tax season underway, here's what you need to know about tracking your tax refund and your new 2025 tax brackets.

The IRS began processing tax returns Monday. For filers who submit their returns electronically using direct deposit, refunds are generally issued in less than 21 days. There is a caution from the tax agency, however, that urges “taxpayers not to rely on receiving refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills.