{"id":15094,"date":"2017-01-18T07:00:52","date_gmt":"2017-01-18T13:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?p=15094"},"modified":"2025-01-16T12:22:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T18:22:02","slug":"consider-refund-transfer-advantage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/around-block\/consider-refund-transfer-advantage\/","title":{"rendered":"Have you heard about the Refund Transfer at H&amp;R Block Offices?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Consider this scenario: You are at a tax office filing your taxes with a tax professional. Completing your tax forms, communicating life changes, and obtaining all available tax credits and deductions are top of mind. But paying for tax preparation is not&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-refund-transfer-for-the-win\">Refund Transfer for the win<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Within an H&amp;R Block tax office, if you don\u2019t want to pay for your tax preparation at the time of filing, consider the Refund Transfer from our banking partner, Pathward<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>. A Refund Transfer provides many benefits, including the convenience of having your tax preparation fees deducted from your Refund Account after our services are complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reasons-to-consider-a-refund-transfer\">Reasons to consider a Refund Transfer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are six reasons to consider Refund Transfer this year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It\u2019s easy and convenient:<\/strong>\u00a0If you are already at a tax office, your tax professional can walk you through the application process in the office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>State and federal options at your fingertips:<\/strong>\u00a0If you purchase a Refund Transfer for your federal return and also have a state refund, you can have your state refund sent to your Refund Account at no additional cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use Refund Transfer to receive your refund(s):<\/strong>\u00a0A Refund Transfer includes a Refund Account, which is a temporary bank account to receive your tax refund(s). \u00a0If you do not have a personal bank account, this will allow you to receive your tax refund by direct deposit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multiple disbursement options:<\/strong>\u00a0You can choose to receive your tax refund proceeds, minus tax preparation and related fees (as well as any other amounts you authorize), on an H&amp;R Block Emerald Prepaid Mastercard\u00ae, via a physical check or deposited to an existing account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feel a sense of security:<\/strong>\u00a0Your tax refund is deposited in a secure, FDIC-insured account with multiple disbursement options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get updates:<\/strong>\u00a0You can receive email or text updates when funds are available.\u00a0 (Standard text messaging rates may apply.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-cost\">What is the cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Federal Refund Transfer is $42. If you choose a state Refund Transfer, there is no additional charge with the purchase of a federal Refund Transfer. Also, if you choose \u00a0to receive your Refund Transfer funds via a paper check, it\u2019s an additional $25 fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-more-information\">Get more information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to learn more and make an appointment? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/financial-services\/tax-refund-payment\/\">Refund Transfer<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Refund Transfer:\u00a0<\/strong>A Refund Transfer Account is an optional tax refund-related product provided by Pathward\u00ae, N.A., Member FDIC. $42 fee applies. This is a bank deposit product, not a loan. You can file your return and receive your refund without purchasing a Refund Transfer. Payments you authorize from your account will be deducted from your refund, and any remaining balance will be sent to you. Qualifying expected tax refund and e-filing required. Other restrictions apply; see terms and conditions for details. H&amp;R Block Maine License Number: FRA2. OBTP#13696-BR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emerald Card:\u00a0<\/strong>H&amp;R Block Emerald Prepaid Mastercard\u00ae is issued by Pathward\u00ae, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. Additional fees, terms and conditions apply; consult your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/bank\/pdfs\/card_account_terms_and_conditions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cardholder Agreement<\/a>\u00a0for details. \u00a92023 HRB Tax Group, Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consider this scenario: You are at a tax office filing your taxes with a tax professional. 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