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When will I receive my tax refund?

If you have ever been on a family trip you have heard the question "When are we going to be there?". The same ever present question is asked in reference to may taxpayers tax refund checks or deposits. If it has been less than three weeks then the question is premature. In fact a theory has been advanced that the government may be watching it's cash flow carefully and not cutting checks until the last moment that they are required to. If it has been more than six weeks and you mailed in your tax return it may be time to look into things. First get a copy of the return you filed and give it a qucik check through to see if the reason your tax refund has not come you could be your own fault. Yes it is true many thousands of tax returns are filed every year with simple clerical errors such as the worng address and social security numbers that are transposed.

NYC residents want that tax refund no more than ever

What is the quickest way to get your tax refund check?

You may want to utilize direct deposit into your checking account to get your money faster, it surely would save you the trip to the bank. Faster than that may be electronic filing of your taxes which would get your tax return filed faster. Some taxpayers have used a RAL to get that refund in a few hours. Be warned that there are fees associated with refund anticipation loans and they can add up to a very high percentage rate for the number of days you have the money available. 

What is a tax refund?

A tax refund is when your taxes paid are more than your taxes due. This can be the result of excess withholding, estimated payments or credits. Even if it is from a credit you may have been able to get the money earlier by filing the correct forms with your employer. You can get a larger tax refund by being aware of all the opportunities for tax deductions as well as credits. Many taxpayers have found that their refund increases when they use the services of a tax preparer or Certified Public Accountant. Just be careful of anyone who offers to base their tax preparation fee on the size of your refund because this may make them to do things that are not correct.

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