How long does preparing your refund take?

If you file a complete and accurate paper tax return, your refund should be issued in about six to eight weeks from the date IRS receives your return. If you file your return electronically, your refund should be issued in less than three weeks, even faster when you choose direct deposit.

When your tax refund is processing it means that the IRS is preparing your refund for deposit. It can take some time and the best way to monitor the progress of your refund is to track it via the IRS site. The IRS issues most refunds within 21 days of your return being accepted.

Can you use TurboTax to prepare your tax return?

But, even if you’re accustomed the paper method, you can use tax preparation software — designed for novice and experienced computer users alike — to prepare your return. Unlike TurboTax Free, some free versions of tax preparation software only address limited tax situations.

What’s the easiest way to file a tax return?

In fact, they have made the process as easy as possible by incorporating technology you already use. Start off your submission process by importing your W-2, and filling in your information as TurboTax asks you along the way.

Is it possible to file a tax return online?

Filing online is convenient, but only TurboTax makes it possible to start the filing process across any of your devices. In fact, they have made the process as easy as possible by incorporating technology you already use. Start off your submission process by importing your W-2, and filling in your information as TurboTax asks you along the way.

How long does it take to get tax refund with TurboTax?

Another benefit of electronic tax filing is that you can have any refund owed to you paid directly into your bank account. The IRS says that 90% of taxpayers who select this option will receive their refund within 21 days, which is far more efficient than waiting for a check to arrive in the mail.