Refunds sent through the mail--any "refund schedules"?

[SoonerSarah]

I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a "refund schedule" for taxes that are sent by mail. We have direct deposit, which I know speeds things along a bit, but I'm just curious. If anyone can point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it, thanks!

 

[Mom2micayla]

This has the scheduled dates for direct deposit and mailed refunds.

http://www.taxact.com/products/all_efcycle.asp

 

[SoonerSarah]

That says for e-file though. Is there not something that gives a time estimate for refunds that were mailed into the IRS?

 

[juliebean]

I don't know of a schedule - but we did our via paper last year w/direct deposit and it was just about a month - really not very long.

 

[SoonerSarah]

I'm just curious. Not a big deal, it will get here when it gets here, but it's nice to have an estimate of it's arrival date.

 

[cglaura]

Here's another page that tells you how you can check status:

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96596,00.html?portlet=8

From what I've read, it seems 3-4 weeks to be able to check status, about 6 weeks for refund.