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Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Get Your Tax Refund Fast

Would you like your refund in the bank in as little as two weeks? Read on to find out how.

  • What you can do on your end: Get your paperwork together. The deadline for you employer to you your W-2 form is Jan. 31. The same deadline applies for various 1099 forms. However, you don’t have to wait until then to start. Pull out last year’s tax return and have your social security number and any dependent’s social security numbers ready to go. Be sure you’re getting the right amount of money back. Check out MSN’s online tax estimator, which will give you a ballpark of what is coming back to you. Once you receive your W-2 go ahead and file.
  • E-Filing is Fastest: How you file has the biggest effect on turnaround time.
    - Mail your return and opt for a paper check: Allow six weeks
    - Mail your return and sign up for direct deposit: Allow five weeks
    - E-File your return and opt for a paper check: Allow for three weeks
    - E-File your return and opt for direct deposit: Can be as fast as two weeks

To learn more read The Fastest Refund Possible.

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