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Issued means the refund processing is complete and will be sent to you, either by direct deposit or mailed paper check (depending on how you requested it).

You can get your free transcripts immediately online. You can also get them by phone, by mail or by fax within five to 10 days from the time IRS receives your request. To view and print your transcripts online, go to IRS.gov and use the Get Transcript tool.

If you owe money to the IRS (not due a refund), there is a known processing delay by the IRS. Pay your tax liability as soon as possible and then request a tax transcript. The IRS has indicated that tax returns for tax filers that owe a balance will not have a transcript available until May or later.

If we changed the figures on your return during processing, a tax return transcript will show your original figures, labeled "per return," and the corrected figures labeled "per computer." It won't show amendments or adjustments made to the account after the original return has posted.

This means the IRS has your tax return and is processing it. Your personalized refund date will be available as soon as the IRS finishes processing your return and confirms that your refund has been approved. Most refunds are issued in less than 21 days.

The IRS transcript will also tell us if you filed a return, when it was filed, and if there have been any changes made to your account by audit. The amount of tax owed from your return filing, or from audit, will also be shown.

Most refunds will be issued in less than 21 days. You can start checking the status of your refund within 24 hours after you have e-filed your return. Remember, the fastest way to get your refund is to e-file and choose direct deposit.