Tax Refund
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Where’s my tax refund? How to track your refund
Most refunds are sent out within 21 days. If you’re wondering where your tax refund is, it’s easy to track its status online.
4 min read Feb 15, 2025 -
Tax refund schedule: How long it takes to get your tax refund
More than 90 percent of tax refunds are sent out by the IRS in less than 21 days. Here’s the tax refund schedule, based on how you file.
3 min read Feb 14, 2025 -
3 ways to spend your tax refund
You can’t wait for your tax refund. Here’s what you should do with it.
2 min read Mar 14, 2018 -
The IRS has over $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds. Is any of it yours?
The agency is sitting on over $1 billion in unclaimed refunds. See if you qualify.
2 min read Mar 08, 2017 -
3 ways to expedite your tax refund and avoid signing up for tax refund loan products
There are much better options than falling for a tax refund anticipation loan or check.
3 min read Jan 12, 2017 -
IRS can’t find my W-2 form. How do I get my $3,000 tax refund?
Take these steps to find out why the IRS doesn’t have a record of your work.
2 min read Aug 23, 2016 -
IRS statutes of limitations: You may lose out on a refund if you wait too long
Don’t wait too long! The IRS has a time limit on filing for refunds.
3 min read Aug 09, 2016 -
Tax advocate can help taxpayer waiting nearly 2 years for a tax refund
You have an advocate who will look out for you. Here’s what you need to do.
2 min read Jul 19, 2016 -
What to do if the IRS got your tax refund wrong
You got a check that’s less, or more, than you expected. Here’s how you deal with it.
6 min read Apr 27, 2016 -
What to do with your tax refund: Save money, pay debt or get a prepaid debit card
Not sure what to do with that influx of cash? Consider these options to fix your finances.
3 min read Mar 14, 2016 -
4 options for your tax refund
You can direct deposit and split your tax refund among as many as 4 accounts.
5 min read Feb 25, 2016 -
Will ID theft affidavit delay tax refund?
Filing the affidavit shouldn’t cause delays, but your tax refund may be late for other reasons.
2 min read Feb 10, 2015 -
What you can do now to protect tax refund
Take action to make it difficult for identity thieves to steal your tax refund.
2 min read Nov 13, 2014 -
How to find a lost payment to IRS
The IRS owes you money but won’t pay. Now what?
2 min read May 08, 2014 -
Can divorcee get innocent spouse relief?
You may qualify for innocent spouse relief. Here’s how to get a tax refund.
2 min read Nov 19, 2013 -
Claim tax refunds as income on tax return?
Amended returns yielded $9,000 in tax refunds on which IRS paid interest. What should we do?
2 min read Sep 05, 2013 -
Getting the tax refund runaround from IRS
You would owe interest and penalties for filing taxes late. But the IRS plays by different rules.
2 min read Jan 07, 2013 -
Why is IRS withholding my tax refund?
The IRS isn’t lying to you, but someone may have stolen your identity. Follow these steps.
3 min read Jul 05, 2012 -
Should your tax refund go on a prepaid card?
Putting your tax refund on a prepaid card seems easy and quick, but is it a waste of your money?
4 min read Mar 21, 2012 -
Getting around foreign withholding tax
If the tax withheld is excessive, a foreigner can appeal to the IRS by filing Form 8288-B.
2 min read Aug 30, 2011