how long does a mailed return take to process
â¢ If you mail in your tax return and choose a check refund it should be at your house in six to eight weeks after the day the IRS receives the return. â¢ If you mail in your tax return and choose a direct deposit refund should be at least two weeks after the day the IRS receives the return; no more than six. â¢ If you mail in your tax return and purchase savings bonds with it you can have the choice to spend all or part of the refund.