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At what point would the IRS typically start paying interest on a refund due to a taxpayer who electronically filed their return before the due date?
When more than 45 days had passed since the due date of the return.
When at least 60 days had passed since the due date of the return.
When at least 90 days had passed since the due date of the return.
The IRS never pays interest on refunds.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
When more than 45 days had passed since the due date of the return.

Explanation: interest on refunds runs from the later of the return’s due date or the filing date. If you e-file before the due date, the later date is the due date, so interest starts if the IRS hasn’t issued the refund within 45 days after that date.