FAQs
The fee for an Instant Refund is $30 + 5% of the refund. In order to qualify, the Instant Refund fee must exceed your invoice total. If you do not qualify for an instant refund you are required to pay the invoice fee for the preparation of your tax return.
Which tax service gives the fastest refund? ›
IRS says e-file is the fastest way to get your refund.
Get your tax refund faster with online e-file and direct deposit. According to IRS, you get the fastest possible refund when you use e-file to submit your return and choose direct deposit to receive your refund.
How can I get my tax refund immediately? ›
Request an expedited refund by calling the IRS at 800-829-1040 (TTY/TDD 800-829-4059). Request a manual refund expedited to you.
What tax software offers rapid refund? ›
As a TurboTax customer, Refund Advance is available to you at no extra cost. We've worked closely with Credit Karma, LLC, MVB Bank, Inc., Member FDIC, and First Century Bank, N.A., Member FDIC to make this offer to you.
How can I get a quick refund? ›
Get your tax refund faster through direct deposit instead of by mail. Learn how direct deposit works, how to set it up, and change your account's information.
Who gets tax refunds the fastest? ›
Generally speaking, filing your return online will result in a significantly faster refund than filing via mail. In fact, you could have your refund within one week if you e-file, compared with three weeks for paper filing.
Where is the fastest place to get a tax refund? ›
E-file plus direct deposit yields fastest refunds.
Which method is the fastest way to get your tax refund? ›
Filing online is the fastest way to get your California tax refund. According to the State of California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), e-filings are processed within three weeks and paper filings within three months.
Does H&R Block do instant refunds? ›
At H&R Block, we offer an instant tax refund where you get an advance on your expected refund amount. With an Instant Refund, you don't have to wait 2 to 8 weeks for the CRA to process your return. You get what you're owed right away.
Does H&R Block do rapid refunds? ›
If you are filing with H&R Block and are expecting a refund, you may be eligible to apply for a Refund Advance loan. The Refund Advance at H&R Block is a no interest loan of up to $3,500 that is repaid from your tax refund. That's money you could receive the same day you file to pay bills or unexpected expenses.
*The Refund Advance is an optional tax-refund related loan provided by MetaBank (it is not the actual tax refund) at participating locations. The amount of the loan and applicable interest will be deducted from tax refunds and reduce the amount that is paid directly to the taxpayer.
Can I borrow against my tax refund? ›
If you'd rather get your refund cash now, you can turn to a tax refund loan (also known as a refund advance loan). This is a short-term loan you can take against a portion of your estimated tax refund, and it's typically offered by your tax preparation service right after you file.
Does TurboTax offer instant refund? ›
You can apply for up to $4,000 based on the size of your federal refund with a Refund Advance loan. Refund Advance has $0 loan fees, 0% APR, and no impact to your credit score. If approved, you'll typically receive your Refund Advance within 4 minutes of the IRS accepting your e-filed return.
How do I get my tax refund immediately? ›
Before you finish filing, choose Refund Advance† for your refund option. Simply open a checking account with Credit Karma Money in TurboTax. If approved, your Refund Advance could be deposited into your checking account instantly after the IRS accepts your return1.
Who qualifies for instant refund? ›
TO QUALIFY: In order to qualify for an instant refund you must have a tax refund that is free and clear from any government debts or liens.
What is a quickie refund? ›
Any corporation that overpaid its estimated tax for the tax year may apply for a quick refund if the overpayment is: At least 10% of the expected tax liability. At least $500.
Which filing status gives the biggest refund? ›
If you're able to file as a head of household it could give your refund a significant boost. For example, heads of household get a larger standard deduction than single filers.
What's the fastest TurboTax refund? ›
What if I need my refund even faster? Customers can apply for TurboTax's Refund Advance program. With a Refund Advance loan, you could get up to $4,000 in as little as 30 seconds after IRS acceptance* with absolutely $0 loan fees and 0% APR.
Do different tax services give different refunds? ›
They all have to follow all of the current tax laws. So ...... if you enter the same information into any program, you should get the same refund or same tax due amount. If you enter something incorrectly or leave out information in one of the programs you tried, you will naturally get different results.