Your Tax Refund Information Guide

From what impacts your refund amount to tracking your refund before it hits your bank account, here is everything you need to know about tax refunds.

What impacts your tax refund

• Tax Filing 101: 7 Things That Can Impact Your Refund – Many factors play a role in determining your refund amount. Read up on some tax basics and how they can affect how much of a refund you receive.
• When Will I Get My Tax Refund?– Find out the status of your income tax refund and when you can expect it to arrive.
• Why Is My Tax Refund Smaller This Year? – Americans are seeing smaller tax refunds in 2022 for several reasons. Here’s what changes you need to know about and how you might be affected.
• The New and Improved Form W-4: How it Affects Your Tax Refund – Did you know how you fill out Form W-4 with your employer can affect your tax refund amount? Here’s what you need to know about the revamped Form W-4 before you fill it out.
• Refund Booster¹ – By answering a few questions, this tool can help you complete a new W-4 to get the tax refund amount you desire.
• Income Tax Calculator – Plug your numbers into our income tax calculator, and we’ll help you estimate your tax refund amount this year.
• Key Tax Benefits to Receive a Bigger Tax Refund – Tax savings opportunities are available to help you reduce your taxable income and increase your refund amount. Here are some ways you could save.

Getting your income tax refund

• The Secret to Getting Your Refund ASAP – Learn what steps you can take to ensure your refund hits your bank account as quickly as possible.
• What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Refund – Once the IRS receives your tax return, the wait for your refund begins. Here are the steps that have to happen before your refund gets to you.
• How to Check Your Tax Refund Status – Anxious to have that refund cash in hand? Learn when and how to track the status of your refund.
• How Long Does It Take for My Refund to Show in My Bank Account? (coming soon) – Understand the factors determining how quickly you get your refund and when you can expect to see that money.

What to do with your tax refund

• 6 Smart Ways to Invest Your Tax Refund This Year – Did you get a nice chunk of change for a tax refund this year? Here are some ways to put that refund money to good use.
• Boost Your Retirement With Your Tax Refund – Make this the year you start investing in your future self. Check out our top tips on using your refund money to fund your retirement and more.
• How to Know When You’re Ready to Invest – Think you’re ready to break into investing? Your tax refund might be an excellent way to start. Learn more about investing and get some pointers as a first-time investor.
• Is It Crazy to Buy Gold Coins for Investments? – Should you use your tax refund to purchase real gold? That’s up to you. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing gold coins.

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¹Refund Booster may not work for everyone or in all circumstances and by itself doesn’t constitute legal or tax advice. Your personal tax situation may vary.