Can I get my refund the next day?

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• How soon can I get my refund?

  If filed electronically, you should receive your refund between 1 - 2 weeks.  If paper filed, you should receive it between 4 - 12 weeks.

• How can I save more money on taxes or get a bigger refund?

  - The two things that immediately come to mind are either purchasing a home or having children. Of course while these are all personal preferences, you must logically take into account the difference in tax benefits regarding each. With a home you ...

• I owe money on my last year’s tax return, Can I still get a refund this year?

  - If you owe any federal tax, state tax, student loans, or child support, your refund may be withheld. However, the IRS will most likely automatically apply your refund to any past due amounts.

• Can I still get my tax refund if I am currently making payments for my prior year's taxes?

  Unfortunately not. The IRS will automatically apply your refund to the taxes owed.

• Why is my refund less than the amount on my tax return?

  If you owe past due: Federal Tax State Income Tax State Unemployment Compensation Debts Child Support Spousal Support Certain Federal Nontax Debts such as student loans All or some of your refund may be used to pay the the past-due amount.