Federal taxes: how long until I get them back?

[Jumpem]

I sent in the paper forms for Federal and NY mid-April. How long does it usually take for it to be direct deposited?

 

[Drakkon]

usually only a couple of weeks....unless ur being audited

 

[dullard]

Since you filed in April, it could take several months (especially if you did a paper filing).

There is one simple rule that everyone should follow when it comes to taxes. When you owe taxes, file in April. That way you get to keep your money for as long as possible. If you are owed refund money, file in January when the IRS isn't busy. That way you get your money back by early Feb.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: dullard
Since you filed in April, it could take several months (especially if you did a paper filing).

There is one simple rule that everyone should follow when it comes to taxes. When you owe taxes, file in April. That way you get to keep your money for as long as possible. If you are owed refund money, file in January when the IRS isn't busy. That way you get your money back by early Feb.

But I need it soon.

 

[KLin]

Originally posted by: Jumpem

Originally posted by: dullard
Since you filed in April, it could take several months (especially if you did a paper filing).

There is one simple rule that everyone should follow when it comes to taxes. When you owe taxes, file in April. That way you get to keep your money for as long as possible. If you are owed refund money, file in January when the IRS isn't busy. That way you get your money back by early Feb.

But I need it soon.

Call up the IRS and tell them that. I'm sure they'll cut you a check and overnight it you ASAP.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: KLin
Call up the IRS and tell them that. I'm sure they'll cut you a check and overnight it you ASAP.

LOL.. right. At least I put direct deposit so it should be a little quicker.

 

[dullard]

Originally posted by: Jumpem
But I need it soon.

One more reason to NOT want a refund. Adjust your W-4 form so that you'll have less money taken out each month and won't have a refund next year. The result? Instead of waiting until mid 2005 for your money back, you could have already had it in your pocket throughout 2004.

Paying in a bit at tax time is so much better than giving them lots of money and waiting to get it back.

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: Jumpem
paper forms for Federal and NY mid-April.

give it another couple weeks since you did snail mail at the end of tax year

 

[desk]

Originally posted by: Jumpem
I sent in the paper forms for Federal and NY mid-April. How long does it usually take for it to be direct deposited?

i sent mine on April 10th. also did direct deposit. just showed up in my account last friday.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: desk
i sent mine on April 10th. also did direct deposit. just showed up in my account last friday.

Cool.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Log onto the IRS Website.

If they have it in the system, it will provide you with an estimated date.
Figure the closet Fricay to that date for Direct Deposit.

 

[Mr N8]

I got mine back in 2.5 weeks. I sent mine to the Kansas City IRS office, though.