| Time Zone | Area | Time to Check WMR for Updates |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Standard Time | Washington, DC (GMT-5) | 3:30-6:00 AM |
| Central Standard Time | Chicago (GMT-6) | 2:30-5:00 AM |
| Mountain Standard Time | Denver/Phoenix (GMT-7) | 1:30-4:00 AM |
| Pacific Standard Time | Los Angeles (GMT-8) | 12:30-3:00 AM |
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Please Remember: These Calendars are estimated on updated schedule dates. We have based these calendars on recorded updates on WMR from the past 3 years.
Want to compare this year’s update pattern with prior seasons? Use these archived RefundTalk Tax Refund Updates Calendars for a historical view of transcript, refund, and amended refund activity.
For education and comparison only. Actual IRS processing can vary by year, holidays, security checks, and PATH Act rules.
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