IRS Direct Deposit Status Updates in January 2026 — Why $2,000 Timing Depends on One Detail
January has a way of turning ordinary taxpayers into amateur detectives. Bank apps are checked before breakfast. IRS tracking pages are refreshed during lunch breaks. Office chatter quietly turns to refund amounts and dates. In early 2026, that familiar ritual is back, with many Americans expecting refunds around $2,000 and wondering why some deposits arrive … Read more