When you get your tax return depends on where you filed your taxes and the method you used:
- In the United States for 2025 tax returns (filing for 2024 income), if you e-file your return, it can take up to 21 days to process your refund after the IRS accepts your return. If you filed a paper return by mail, it can take 4 to 8 weeks to process the refund. The IRS updates refund statuses daily and you can check it online via the "Where's My Refund?" tool or IRS2Go app starting 24 hours after e-filing.
- In the Netherlands for 2024 income tax returns filed in 2025, the tax season starts March 1, 2025. If you file before April 1, you typically get a response before July 1. The general timeline for receiving your tax assessment is usually between late May and early July if you filed early, with an official deadline to submit returns by April 30 or May 1 (with possible extensions). Notifications are sent both online (Mijn Belastingdienst) and by mail. Refunds are typically processed soon after the letter arrives.
To get an exact idea of when to expect your tax return, consider your location, filing date, and filing method. The IRS and the Dutch tax authorities both provide online tools to check the status of your refund or assessment.
