> 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.