Tax season continued its sluggish start into early February, but tax refunds continued to steadily roll out the door. Every tax season has its own quirks and nuances. Oddly enough, though,

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There are three status updates which the taxpayer might see: “received return,” “refund approved,” or “refund sent.” If the refund has been sent, it could be up to 5 days before the money shows up in your bank account or a few weeks before your check has been received.