having considerable linear extent in space: a long distance; a long handle. 2. having considerable duration in time: a long conversation; a long while. 3. extending, lasting, or totaling a number of specified units: eight miles long; eight hours long.
Generally, the IRS sends out their Direct Deposits on THURSDAYS, so that they are credited to the apprpriate accounts by Fridays. There are times when the refund gets sent early, but this is rare. They have deposit cycles. If a return is acknowledged by the IRS by noon on Wednesday, the earliest the refund is expected to be in the taxpayer's account is the Friday 9 days later.
The IRS takes 10 to 14 days on average to process refunds. That is based on the date your return is accepted by IRS not the same as e-file date. You should recieve some form of notice your return was accepted. If you owe money somewhere in the IRS computer they should adjust the amount of the refund and deposit it. You can go to www.irs.gov and follow the link that says where's my refund or click on the link below.