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.

According to the IRS, the fastest way to get your tax refund is to have it electronically deposited free of charge into your bank account through direct deposit. Taxpayers can use it to deposit their refunds in up to three accounts.

IRS tax refund may arrive sooner than you think. Here’s a schedule for when you can expect your check or direct deposit.