There are only two weeks left to file your taxes for 2021 with the IRS, and 81 million people have already done so.
The average refund people are seeing this year is $3,263.
The sooner you file your taxes the sooner you will see your refund.
Everything you need to know about filing your taxes and waiting for your refund from the IRS
The deadline to file your taxes this year is April 18, 2022.
In Massachusetts and Maine it’s April 19 due to Patriot’s Day.
This is the same day you need to have a request for an extension in by.
I need a tax extension, how do I file for one?
If you miss the deadline, there is no penalty if you’re expecting a refund.
If you do owe taxes you can see a failure to pay penalty that may reach 25% of the taxes due up to 60 days past due.
The quickest way to see your refund is by filing electronically and choosing direct deposit.
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The IRS is aiming to get refunds to people within 21 days of receiving their return.
You can track your refund using the IRS’ Where’s My Refund tool.
Sometimes you’ll see Topic 152.
Topic 152 means your refund could take longer than 21 days.
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