How long does it take to get a tax return?

It takes up to 21 days for a taxpayer to get his or her tax refunds, according to the IRS. Taxpayers can receive their refunds via a paper check, savings bonds or direct deposit.

After filing for tax refunds via the Internet, it takes less than 21 days for a person to get the refunds. A person must complete all the necessary information accurately in order to save on time. People who decide to mail in a paper tax return are expected to wait for 6 to 8 weeks to get tax refunds. They can check on its status 4 weeks after mailing the tax return.