Taxpayers can receive their income tax refund by direct deposit, with no refund loan charges, as early as January 31. This chart shows how fast you can get your refund, based on when you file your tax return with the IRS. Happy New Year! Are you (like many Americans) starting to think about the upcoming tax season and when you'll get your IRS income tax refund? The tax reform law that took effect in early 2018 will still have an effect on many Americans, with the tax returns