Understanding Income Tax Refund Loans and Back Taxes
Understanding Income Tax Refund Loans and Back Taxes Do you file your taxes electronically? If you do, and the government deposits your refund directly into your checking account, the IRS will refund your money within 21 days. Before 2012, you could receive your money sooner with a refund anticipation loan (RAL) offered by most tax preparers. However, major lenders don't offer RALs anymore. Loans you take out to get your refund money early is based on your credit history and income;...