Try to cover your holiday spending by taking out a loan against how much money you might get for your tax refund next year? Oh, it's being suggested all right. The early tax refund advance season ...

Worried about a potential delay in your tax refund if you get a child tax credit? Here's what's really going on. Thomas Kika Writer Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a graduate of the ...

Tax refunds can feel like the reward for the hassle of filing your taxes, but many Americans forget that this is not extra money coming back to you, but your own money that, in essence ...

The best programs have free and paid tier, offer robust live support and guarantee both the accuracy of their work and that you'll get the biggest refund — or the smallest tax bill — legally ...

In addition to the dollars refunded, the number of households receiving refunds also increased this year, jumping from 8,818 to 13,485. The 4,667 additional households that applied for and received ...

If a tax preparer offers you a tax refund product such as a refund advance loan or anticipation check, experts advise to first read the fine print. That's because nearly 16% of American taxpayers ...

Filing your tax return electronically and opting for direct deposit is the fastest way to get your refund. Reviewing your return for mistakes can help you avoid delays. Make sure the numbers you ...

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