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Linux-Is-Best t1_j92tkuq wrote

Opinion:

It has been my experience, that there is no rushing the IRS, and it takes as long as it takes. I recall once filing early and receiving my refunds over two or three months later, while someone I knew filed late, and received their refund in a week or so. It really can sometimes seem like the luck of the draw, and it's why I do not ever suggest people "plan" things around their refund.

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KitchenBreadfruit816 OP t1_j92u07i wrote

Interesting, I guess that’s why the stores like h&r advertise fronting the money.

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Linux-Is-Best t1_j92vvvu wrote

> Interesting, I guess that’s why the stores like h&r advertise fronting the money.

Just remember, getting it early through a 3rd party such as H&R Block (for example) means paying a fee, which often is a percentage of your expected tax revenue. Additionally, if it turns out you are not entitled to a refund, you may have to pay back the company, that paid you the advance. And if you end up owing taxes, you will still need to pay the IRS, on top of whatever company you owe

In my opinion, it is best to wait. You get more of your money back and if there was a mistake, you don't end up in a possible hole.

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