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Want the best advice for faster tax return processing without encountering delays? It’s as easy as 1-2-3!
#1 – Verify your information is accurate. Check the accuracy of everything you enter on that tax return, not just once but two or three times before you hit that submit button Find out more in our Tax Tip: Avoid Tax Return Errors & Refund Delays.
#2 – E-File your tax return. There are lots of options that let you file your return electronically. Some are even free. If you’ve been hesitant until now to make that leap from filing a paper return, now is the time to make that move. See our Options for Filing a Tax Return or IRS’s Electronic Filing Options for Individuals for information you can use to switch to e-filing.
#3 – Request Direct Deposit. The IRS is moving away from paper checks, so to help you get your refund faster, tell the IRS to direct deposit it into a bank account. You can even have them directly deposit your money in up to three different accounts.
Don’t have a bank account? Visit the FDIC website or the National Credit Union Administration using their Credit Union Locator Tool for information on where to find a bank or credit union that can open an account online and how to choose the right account for you.
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