Did Federal cash your check yet?

Question

NY State deposited my check already (what I owed), but Federal has not. How long usually until they deposit my check (take money away)?

And when they do, does it mean, I've done my taxes properly?

Answer 1

The IRS strips checks from the tax packages as soon as they arrive at the Service Center. They're processed electronically, usually the same day the return is opened, or the next business day at the latest.

When the check clears it means only that -- that it cleared. The IRS will review your return later and has up to 3 years to question any item in your return or assess any additional tax.

Answer 2

bostonianinmo said. They process your check before they even look at your return. It should clear your bank within 2 business days of arriving at the IRS processing center. That mean exactly nothing beyond the check having been received by the IRS.