The June 5, 2015 IRS refund payment was a one-time batch deposit
On June 5, 2015, the IRS processed a batch of tax refunds and deposited them into taxpayer bank accounts. This was not a special program or a second round of refunds — it was part of the IRS's regular weekly refund cycle. The IRS processes and deposits refunds continuously throughout the year as tax returns are filed and approved, and June 5, 2015 was one of those processing dates.
If you received a deposit from the IRS on that date, it meant your 2014 tax return (filed in early 2015) had been processed and your refund was ready. The amount you received was based on your tax filing and withholding for that year, not on any special distribution or program.
This date is now nearly a decade in the past. If you are looking for information about a refund you expected to receive in 2015 but did not, or if you are trying to understand what happened to a deposit from that time, the IRS records from that filing season are still available through your tax account or by contacting the IRS directly.
Key Takeaways
- The June 5, 2015 date was part of the IRS's regular weekly refund processing schedule, not a special or one-time program.
- Refunds deposited on that date came from 2014 tax returns filed in early 2015 and approved by the IRS.
- The amount of any refund was determined by your individual tax return, withholding, and any credits or deductions you claimed.
- If you did not receive an expected refund in 2015, you can check your IRS account or contact the IRS to find out what happened to your return.
How the IRS processes and deposits refunds each week
The IRS does not deposit all refunds on a single day. Instead, it processes returns and issues refunds in batches throughout the year. Each week, the IRS approves a set of returns, calculates the refund amounts, and sends deposit instructions to banks. Those deposits typically hit taxpayer accounts within one to two business days after the IRS sends the instruction.
The specific date a refund is deposited depends on when your return was filed, when it was received and processed by the IRS, and whether the IRS needed to verify any information on your return before approving it. A return filed in late January might be processed and deposited in February. A return filed in March might not be processed until April or May. June 5, 2015 was straightforward the date when one weekly batch of approved refunds was deposited.
Your bank may also add a day or two to the process. Even after the IRS sends the deposit instruction, your bank processes it on its own schedule. A refund sent by the IRS on a Thursday might not appear in your account until the following Monday.
Checking the status of a 2014 tax return filed in 2015
If you filed a 2014 tax return in early 2015 and expected a refund but never received one, or if you want to confirm that a deposit you received was from the IRS, you can look up your return status through the IRS website or by phone.
The IRS's "Where's My Refund?" tool lets you enter your Social Security number, filing status, and the refund amount to see the status of a return. This tool is available on IRS.gov. For a return filed in 2015, the tool will show whether the return was received, is being processed, has been approved, or has been deposited. If the return was deposited, the tool will show the date of the deposit.
You can also call the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040. Have your Social Security number, filing status, and the expected refund amount ready. The IRS can tell you whether your return was processed, when it was deposited, and if there were any issues that delayed it.
Why a refund might not have arrived on the expected date
If you filed your 2014 return in early 2015 and expected a refund by June 5 but did not receive one, several things could have happened. The IRS may have needed to verify information on your return — for example, if you claimed a child tax credit or earned income tax credit, the IRS sometimes requests proof before approving the refund. That verification can add weeks to the process.
Your return might also have been flagged for review if the IRS noticed something unusual — a large deduction, income that did not match W-2 or 1099 forms, or a mismatch between your return and IRS records. In those cases, the IRS contacts you by mail and asks for documentation. Until you respond, the refund is held.
A third possibility is that your bank account information was incorrect or your bank rejected the deposit. If the IRS tried to deposit your refund but your account number was wrong or your account was closed, the deposit would fail. The IRS would then mail you a check instead, which takes several weeks to arrive.
What to do if you never received a 2015 refund
If you filed a 2014 return in 2015 and never received a refund, start by checking the status of your return using the IRS's "Where's My Refund?" tool or by calling 1-800-829-1040. This will tell you whether the return was processed and, if so, when and how the refund was sent.
If the tool shows that the refund was deposited but you never saw it in your bank account, contact your bank. The deposit may have gone to a closed account, a different account, or been rejected for another reason. Your bank can search their records for the IRS deposit and tell you what happened.
If the tool shows that the return is still being processed or has not been approved, the IRS is still working on it. You can call the IRS to ask whether there are any issues holding up the return — for example, whether the IRS is waiting for documentation from you.
If the tool shows that the return was approved and a refund was issued but you have no record of receiving it, and your bank has no record of the deposit, the IRS can issue a new refund. You will need to file a Form 3911 (Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund) with the IRS. This form tells the IRS that you did not receive the refund and asks them to investigate and reissue it if necessary.
How refund timing works for current-year tax returns
The process for 2015 and later returns is similar to what happened in 2015. The IRS processes returns in batches and deposits refunds weekly. Most refunds are deposited within 21 days of the IRS receiving a return, though some take longer if the IRS needs to verify information.
The IRS publishes a weekly refund cycle schedule on its website. This schedule shows the dates when the IRS will process and deposit each week's batch of approved returns. If you file a return today, you can check that schedule to see roughly when your refund might be deposited — though the actual date depends on when your return is received and processed.
Direct deposit is faster than a mailed check. If you provide your bank account information on your tax return, the IRS deposits your refund directly into your account. If you do not provide account information, the IRS mails you a check, which typically takes two to three weeks to arrive after the refund is approved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was the June 5, 2015 IRS refund payment a special program?
No. June 5, 2015 was a regular refund processing date. The IRS deposits refunds every week as part of its normal cycle. This date was not a special distribution, stimulus payment, or one-time program.
How do I know if I received a refund on June 5, 2015?
Check your bank statements from early June 2015. A refund from the IRS will show as a deposit from "IRS" or "U.S. Treasury." You can also use the IRS's "Where's My Refund?" tool on IRS.gov to look up the status of your 2014 return and see when any refund was deposited.
What if I filed my 2014 return but never got a refund?
Use the IRS's "Where's My Refund?" tool or call 1-800-829-1040 to check the status of your return. If the tool shows the refund was deposited but you did not receive it, contact your bank. If the return has not been processed, the IRS may be waiting for information from you or verifying details on your return.
Can I still get a refund from my 2014 tax return?
Yes. You can file an amended return (Form 1040-X) for 2014 at any time, though the IRS generally only refunds taxes paid within three years of the filing important date. Contact the IRS or a tax professional to discuss your specific situation.