A new home that is built during a given year is counted in that year's GDP, while the purchase of a previously owned house has already been counted in the GDP of the year it was constructed. In this way, only those residences that add to the overall housing stock count towards GDP.
For those who file an amended return, however, the period to receive a refund check will take 8-12 weeks. For efilers (e.g., those who file electronically) here is a refund cycle chart that gives target dates when either an electronic direct deposit or mailed paper check should be expected given a particular filing date.
Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images. If you file your tax return electronically, the IRS will typically deposit your tax refund into your bank account within 21 days after it accepted your refund. It will take twice as long, or longer, if you mailed a paper return -- as long as six to eight weeks.