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.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: Normally it takes 7 - 10 days from the day that your return is accepted to receive a direct deposit. For a refund that is being mailed in check form, add 1 - 2 days. However for some people, it's been shorter than this and I've heard of a direct deposit turn around in 5 days.