{"id":5172,"date":"2025-04-13T20:50:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T02:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/q1dapyf5zv.onrocket.site\/?p=5172"},"modified":"2025-04-13T21:03:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T03:03:01","slug":"cuanto-tiempo-tarda-el-sat-en-devolver-el-saldo-a-favor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taxid.mx\/english\/cuanto-tiempo-tarda-el-sat-en-devolver-el-saldo-a-favor\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does it take for the SAT to return the balance in your favor?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you filed your annual return and it resulted in a positive balance, it's natural to wonder how long it will take the Tax Administration Service (SAT) to issue the corresponding refund. The wait time may vary depending on the type of refund and the accuracy of the information provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadlines for the return of the balance in favor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Automatic refund:<\/strong>\u00a0When the return is filed correctly and without inconsistencies, the SAT may automatically issue a refund. In these cases, the deposit is usually made within an average of 12 business days after the return is filed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Manual refund request:<\/strong> If the refund is not processed automatically, a manual request must be submitted using the Electronic Refund Form (FED). In this case, the SAT has up to 40 business days to process and deposit the balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Factors that may delay the return<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Several factors can influence the time it takes for the SAT to process the refund:<\/p>\n\n\n\n