There is no doubt that many taxpayers file their returns

before the April deadline so they can0get their tax refunds quickly.

But remember, the IRS does need some time

to process your tax return before it can issue the refund

And depending on how you file your return and the method of payment you request,

the length of time between filing your return

and receiving your refund can vary.

The IRS makes tax refund payments in three ways and allows you to choose

the payment method on your tax return.

You can request your refund to be direct deposited

into a maximum of three checking or savings accounts

or have a paper check mailed to your home.

And although not as popular as the first two methods,

you can even purchase U.S. savings bonds

from the IRS with your tax refund.

In addition, TurboTax offers you the option of having your tax refund

deposited directly to a reloadable prepaid VISA card -

without using a bank account or waiting for a paper check.

You'll get your refund in as fast as 7 days when you e-file.

Tax refunds are processed by the IRS two times per week.

On the first day, the IRS only processes refunds

that it will make through direct deposit and on the second processing day,

the IRS mails all refund checks

to taxpayers who don't choose direct deposit.

But this doesn't mean your refund will be processed immediately

after filing your tax return. When you mail your tax return,

it takes approximately six weeks from the date the IRS receives it

to process your refund, regardless of whether you

choose direct deposit or a paper check.

And if you e-file your return,

the processing time is cut in half.

Approximately three weeks from the date the IRS confirms receipt of

your return you should see a deposit

in your account or receive a check in the mail.

If you want to monitor the status of your refund

so you know exactly when you'll receive it,

you can access the "Where's My Refund" tool

on the IRS website or call its Refund Hotline.

When you use TurboTax to file your tax return,

you can also check your e-file status on our website,

or use our mobile app to track your refund.

When using the IRS's online tool,

it isn't necessary to check back every day.

The IRS only updates your refund status information

once per week on Wednesdays.

If you e-file your tax return, wait at least 72 hours

from the date the IRS confirms receipt of your return

before checking your refund status, and at least three weeks

if you mail the return instead.

Remember, there's no faster way to get your refund For more information about this and other tax topics, visit TurboTax.com.

than e-file with direct deposit. And TurboTax makes it easy.

For more information about this and other tax topics, visit TurboTax.com.