With Refund Transfer, you can pay your tax preparation fees and other authorized amounts from your refund. Plus, it’s a convenient, secure way to get your tax refund. When filing your taxes with us, you can use R…

With millions of tax refunds being processed, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers they can get fast answers about their refund by using the “Where’s My Refund?” tool available on IRS.gov and through…

National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson today released her 2018 Annual Report to Congress, describing challenges the IRS is facing as a result of the recent government shutdown and recommending that Congress…

With a new tax law in effect and a surge of tax returns expected during the Presidents Day weekend, the Internal Revenue Service is offering taxpayers several tips and various time-saving resources to get them…

Today, towards the end of the second full week of the 2019 tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers to avoid unethical tax return preparers, known as ghost preparers.

By law, anyone…

These are some of the most common questions we see on a daily basis.

All Refunds Are Delayed

The IRS issues more than nine out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days. Eight in 10 taxpayers get their refunds…

Daily or Weekly Accounts IRS Daily and Weekly Account Processing What is the difference between IRS Daily and Weekly Accounts? The difference is when your tax return is processed, and when updates are made and posted to your…

Every year, the IRS accepts several batches of tax returns to test in a Controlled Launch before they are officially open. 

What is HUB testing? 

HUB Testing or Controlled Launch is the period when the IR…

Things to Consider before signing for a Tax Refund Advance Loan Tax refund loan products are staging a comeback in recent years, with various vendors rolling out enticing perks tied to your tax refund. Leading tax preparation services are introducing new offerings for tax…

Where's My Refund – PATH ACT Message Facts The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act required the IRS to hold all refunds for returns claiming the earned income tax credit (EITC) and additional child tax credit (ACTC) until February 15. PATH…

You may have submitted your tax return form weeks ago and you still do not have it in your bank account. Read on to learn about tracking your income tax return status and more.

How Long Do I Have to Wait For…

What Is the Usual Turnaround Time to Get a Tax Refund?

The IRS sends the tax refund within 21 calendar days. Of course, the timeframe assumes your tax return is accurate and free of any red flags or errors.…

In preparation for the tax season, it is imperative that you have a strategy to complete your taxes quickly, accurately, and with as little hassle as possible… all while keeping the cost down.

With those th…

A new transcript format is now in place to better protect your information from identity theft. This new transcript partially masks the personally identifiable information of everyone listed on the tax return.…

What You Need to Know About Filing as Head of Household

Who Can File as Head of Household?

To file as a head of household, you have to meet a few guidelines set by the IRS. To qualify, you have to…

The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it is waiving the estimated tax penalty for many taxpayers whose 2018 federal income tax withholding and estimated tax payments fell short of their total tax…

The IRS has announced that the 2019 tax filing season will begin on January 28, 2019. Tax preparation companies will be participating in the controlled launch of the e-file system (HUB Testing) with the IRS…

The IRS announced the 2019 opening day of its Free File program, which provides free electronic filing to qualifying taxpayers, generally those who earned $66,000 or less last year. The program is opening before the…