Wondering what exactly to do with your tax refund? Instead of blowing it on a nice dinner or just letting it sit in your bank account, why not receive your tax refund as a savings bond? Starting in January, the IRS allowed taxpayers to buy US Savings Bonds with a portion or the entirety of [...]
Where’s My Refund?
Don’t want to just get another check from the IRS this year? Worried you might just blow it on that fancy new kitchen table you saw at Ikea? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. That’s why there are several options available to you instead of just getting a check in the mail this tax season. Let’s [...]
The chart below shows the earliest your refund will be direct deposited or mailed to you. Please keep in mind that this chart assumes the following: * normal processing times – the IRS can’t predict delays based on large processing volume * your bank will deposit the funds into your account in a timely manner IRS accepts [...]
Over the years, the IRS has made it easier to check your federal refund status. This included a phone number you could call and a website you can visit. However, the new trend is mobile apps. People have started using these for everything lately. Is there a mobile app you can download to check your [...]
If you want to get a rough idea of federal tax refund status (i.e. when your refund check will arrive!), you can check the refund schedule. This calendar is known as the Tax Refund Cycle Chart. It helps those who e-filed their taxes get an idea when they might expect their direct deposits or paper [...]
If you ever want to check your IRS refund status, you have several options available to you. In years past it was more of a waiting game. However, the IRS recognizes that people get anxious waiting for their tax refund to arrive, and they have made it easier to find out when you might get [...]
To figure out your ballpark state tax refund status (i.e. when your refund will arrive!), consider how you sent in your return. If you sent your form in through the mail, you can expect a much greater wait than if you e-filed. Generally, a form sent in the mail will equal a refund that takes [...]
It can be frustrating to file your income tax return, then wait impatiently while wondering about your federal tax refund status. Luckily, the IRS has made it fairly simple to check your federal refund status. While many prefer to use online methods to check their federal tax refund status, it may be easier for you [...]
We’d all like to be done with taxes as quickly as possible. It’s not just about the hassle, either. It’s always nice to go ahead and get the money we’re owed from the IRS. But how can you guarantee you’ll get your federal refund status up to date as soon as you can? Luckily, there [...]
If you’ve been waiting by the mailbox for your state tax refund check to arrive, you may start to worry bout your tax refund status. You may even suspect something disastrous has happened. Whether your check was stolen, lost or accidentally destroyed, you may think all is lost. Well, not so! There are a few steps you [...]
