With thousands of IRS layoffs this week, some experts worry the cuts could impact taxpayer service. But your refund shouldn't be affected if you file an accurate return electronically and select direct deposit for payment, O'Saben said.
Typically, you can expect the IRS to process your e-filed return within 21 days. "Corrections or extra review" could take longer, according to the agency.
"Barring a [system] crash, I would expect business as usual," O'Saben said. "There shouldn't be an issue meeting the timeline that the IRS lays out."
