The IRS will be delivering tax refunds throughout the 2025 Tax Season. As of March 14, 2025, the average refund amount is $3,271. That is about 5.2% more than in 2024 on a similar date.
What is more, the average direct deposit refund amount is also higher in 2025. As a matter of fact, taxpayers have received $3,330 on average. But which amount is higher, IRS refunds or PFD payments in Alaska?
IRS direct deposit vs PFD payments
PFD payments are only sent in Alaska to eligible recipients. This money comes from the Permanent Fund Dividend and you can apply through March 31, 2025. The next payday will be due on April 17, 2025.
The maximum PFD payment will be $1,702. Therefore, IRS tax refunds are higher in both maximum and average amounts. Since stimulus checks are over for most Americans, it is time to apply for any refund, rebate, or PFD payment you qualify for.
While the PFD payments only have two paydays on schedule (April 17 and May 15), the IRS will be paying for a longer period of time. Those who file electronically and request direct deposit usually receive their direct deposit within 21 days.
IRS Payment schedule for early April
In order to receive your 2024 tax refund on April 1, you must have filed at least 21 days before this date. For example, if you filed electronically on March 11, 2025, requested a direct deposit and all your info is correct, your payment date will be April 1.
- e-filed on March 12: IRS tax refund deposit available on April 2, 2025
- e-filed on March 12: tax refund deposit available on April 3, 2025
- e-filed on March 12: tax refund deposit available on April 4, 2025
- e-filed on March 12: tax refund deposit available on April 5, 2025
- e-filed on March 12: tax refund deposit available on April 6, 2025
- e-filed on March 12: tax refund deposit available on April 7, 2025
- e-filed on March 12: tax refund deposit available on April 8, 2025
- e-filed on March 12: tax refund deposit available on April 9, 2025
- e-filed on March 12: tax refund deposit available on April 10, 2025