IRS Refunds Could Be Slow

The IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days for taxpayers who filed electronically and select direct deposit, but the agency reports some refunds may take longer. In addition, according to the IRS, a manual review may be necessary when a return has errors, is incomplete, or is affected by identity theft or fraud. The fastest way to get a tax refund is by filing electronically and choosing direct deposit.