How Long Should It Take To Receive Your Tax Refund?

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Where is my Refund!!!!

It all depends on how fast your tax return gets entered into IRS computers.  If you mailed your tax return there is no way to know when  your tax return will get entered into IRS computers.  Once your tax return is entered into IRS computer, when your receive your tax refund is predicable.  

If you are reading this, then you are online  and it is a easy to find out about your refund, once your tax return has been entered into IRS computer.

Check Your Refund Status Online

Go to http://www.irs.gov

For 2006 tax season click on  "Where's My Refund?" link. It is in the lower left corner.  You will need to provide:

1.  Social security number

2.  Tax filing status (Head of Household means you care for a child, not that you are the boss of the house)

3.  Exact amount of your refund (rounded to dollars).

The reason IRS requires all of this information is for security purposes,  the agency wants to make sure it is giving access only to the taxpayer. Again, all of this information should be on your return. If it is not, something is very wrong!

Tax Refund Email Scam - IRS Warning By: Richard A. Chapo The IRS has issued a warning regarding a phishing email scam. The scam claims you are due a tax refund, but is really designed to obtain your personal information. Tax Refund Email Scam Phishing scams are designed to swindle you into providing private information that can be used to your detriment. This information typically includes things like credit card numbers, social security numbers, bank accounts and so on. This information is then used to open financial accounts in your name, a process otherwise known as identity theft. Frankly, it is a nightmare you do not want to be a part of. The IRS is warning people about a tax refund email scam, which works like this. You receive an email purportedly from the IRS indicating you are due a tax refund. You are directed to click a link to visit an "IRS" page. On the page, you are asked to provide your social security number, etc., so your account can be accessed. This email is fraudulent and designed solely for identity theft. IRS Does Not Use Email The IRS does not use email to contact taxpayers. It certainly doesn't use it tell you about tax refunds. The IRS only communicates with taxpayers through the mail or by telephone. Do not fall for this scam! Are You Owed A Refund? But what if you really are owed a tax refund? Well, the IRS is certainly not going to contact you by email to tell you. Think about it. The IRS doesn't HAVE your email address, so how would it send you a message? If you think you may be owed a tax refund, the best option is to pick up the phone and contact the IRS. You can reach the agency by calling 1-800-829-1040. Don't get suckered. Richard A. Chapo is with http://www.businesstaxrecovery.com - recovery of business taxes, small business tax relief and help through tax refund and reduction services. Visit http://www.businesstaxrecovery.com/articles to read more business tax articles.