The Ultimate Guide To Fast Tax Refunds that Everyone MUST try!

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Fastest refunds should be received by e-filing, avoiding paper returns:

To avoid refund delays, IRS encourages taxpayers to file their tax returns electronically with a direct deposit instead of submitting a paper tax return
If your income is under $73,000, consider IRS Free File on IRS.gov, other tax software, or a trusted tax professional.
Members of the armed forces and qualifying veterans can file their federal tax return and up to three state tax returns for free electronically using MilTax, a Department of Defense program.
Avoid delays; file an accurate tax return:
Please ensure you're ready to file an accurate and complete tax return to avoid processing delays, extensive refund delays, and later IRS notices.
Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit refunds:
The IRS can only issue refunds involving the Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit in mid-February to help the IRS prevent fraudulent refunds.
“Where’s My Refund?” at https://www.irs.gov/refunds should show an updated status by February 18 for most EITC and ACTC filers.
The IRS expects most of these refunds to be available in taxpayer bank accounts or debit cards by February 28 if you choose direct deposit and everything runs smoothly with your tax return.
You can avoid phone delays; online resources are the best option for help:
IRS.gov is the fastest and easiest option as IRS-assisted phone lines continue to receive a high volume of calls.
To avoid delays, check IRS.gov first for refund information and answers to tax questions.
Setting up an Online Account on IRS.gov can also help taxpayers get information quickly, which was recently expanded to allow more people to gain access.
The Interactive Tax Assistant can also help you get answers to many tax questions online at any time.
Online options for free help; answers to common questions:
Use IRS.gov to get answers to tax questions, check a refund status or pay taxes.
No, wait time or appointment is needed — online tools and resources are available 24 hours daily.
Other free options for help:
IRS Free File is available to any person or family who earned $73,000 or less in 2022.
Free File Fillable Forms may be a good option for taxpayers who are comfortable completing their tax forms Free File Fillable Forms may be a good option.
MilTax is a free tax resource available to the military community, and it’s offered through the Department of Defense.
Qualified taxpayers can also find free one-on-one tax preparation help nationwide through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs.
2021 tax returns still being processed:
You can check Where’s My Amended Return? to find out the status of your tax year 2021 Form 1040-X and can still file your 2022 tax returns even if your 2021 tax returns haven’t been processed.
You can visit the IRS Operations page for more information on what to expect.
April 18 tax deadline:
This year taxpayers' filing deadline is April 18 for most taxpayers, but automatic six-month extensions of time to file are available for anyone for free. Please review the instructions for extending the time to File Your Tax Return.
You should know that filing Form 4868 only extends the time to file tax return FORMS.
Those who owe taxes should still pay by April 18 to avoid late payment penalties. Some taxpayers living overseas and disaster victims may have later filing deadlines.
Alabama, California, and Georgia storm victims now have until May 15 to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Dependency Claims:
Even though your fur babies are considered family, for income tax reporting purposes, they are not children OR dependents in any regard. Do NOT make THIS mistake!
The Interactive Tax Assistant can also help you get answers to many tax questions online at any time.
Are your tax returns still being processed?
You can check the link On the IRS Website. Some taxpayers living overseas and disaster victims may have later filing deadlines.

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