Fed Tax return refunds

[widgeon13]

I know people who have been waiting more than 60 days for their tax return. This is what you find when you go to "where's my return". Guess they took the weekend off to get their ducks in a row.

This doesn't necessarily have to go to PARF. I'm more curious how many others are having a similar experience.

[cashflyer]

I never overpay, and thus never have to wait for a refund.

[Jim Richards]

>60 days? wtf? Our refund came in one week.

[BK911]

Same here. Got mine direct deposit in a out a week.

[gamin]

cashflyer does it right. Never overpay and you never wait for a refund. You pay the same no matter what. And you haven't loaned the gubmint your money at 0% interest.

[VincentVega]

>60 days? wtf? Our refund came in one week.

Same here.

Never overpay and you never wait for a refund. You pay the same no matter what. And you haven't loaned the gubmint your money at 0% interest.

Sounds great but underpay too much and you owe a penalty. I'm happy to slightly overpay and get a small refund.

[widgeon13]

I donated a vehicle to JDF and wondering if that is the hang up?? Otherwise a very straightforward return.

[krystar]

mine are always late. reason being i'm always flagged as a sole proprietor from renting out the previous house.

i filed in feb, got it back in this month in may. last year i filed in march, got it back in june.

[McLovin]

Wow, some of you are really getting refunds held up.

Maybe you need to re-register as Democrats.

[UconnTim97]

I eFiled and got my return in about a week.

[Jim Richards]

Originally Posted by McLovin

Wow, some of you are really getting refunds held up.

Maybe you need to re-register as Democrats.

Or use turbo tax and efile.

[fintstone]

Got my federal back in a couple of weeks...but have not received the previous year's refund from the state yet.

[matt711]

Refund.. I wish. I have had to pay for the last two years.

[cairns]

Are you a registered republican? Is there a "T" anywhere in your name? Do you work for a company with a name like "Patriot Manufacturing" or "Gibson Guitars" or "Tetley"? Have you made any ex parte presentations lately? Do you serve tea and scones in the afternoon? Have friends referred to you as a "partier" or a "party animal"? Have you ever celebrated the birthdays of your children or anyone else?

Any of these reasons could be the cause for a delay in your return. Please enter all of the information required at the IRS website a.ud.itmetirs.gov. and sign and date the form. And, remember, the IRS is your friend. We're processing your return just as quickly as possible.

[widgeon13]

Originally Posted by Jim Richards

Or use turbo tax and efile.

Mine was Turbo tax and efile. April 1.

[Jim Richards]

Ditto, except I filed on April 9th. Refunds showed up on the 15th (DC) and 16th (Fed).

[fintstone]

Refund.. I wish. I have had to pay for the last two years.

All you have to do is pay extra each month...and you will get a refund too.

[vonsmog]

Yea, what is this refund all about??? I have to pay every April 15th.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Done, paid. Very simple. I normally agree with the "why give the government a 0% interest loan on your money" school of thought but with market rates of return as crummy as they are out there does it really matter all that much right now?

I hope things turn around and to be in situation where I can feel that way again in the next few years, but right now a few hundred bucks that might (if I'm lucky) net me about 20 bucks interest to not have any worries or headaches is worth it so I'll take the refund.

[foxpaws]

My tax guy and I have a running bet - If I get a refund of over $500 dollars or have to pay more than $500 he buys, if I fall inside those parameters, I buy...