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Your tax refund payment options: How to receive your tax refund and pay for tax prep
Getting your federal or state tax refund payment should be easy. And with H&R Block, it is. Just choose how you want to receive your refund this tax year. Owe taxes or tax preparation fees? We’ll help with payment options, too.
Spruce
Find out how you could get your federal refund up to 5 days early with Spruce.
Direct deposit
Drop your tax refund payment straight into your checking or savings account.
Check
Have the Internal Revenue Service mail you a check for your tax refund payment. It’s simple.
Refund Transfer
Pay nothing out of pocket the day you file for tax prep and other fees with a Refund Transfer. Fees apply.
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Where’s my refund?
The hardest part of getting a tax refund payment is waiting for it to arrive. But not to worry — you can check the status of your refund. Hit that refresh button as many times as you want. We won’t judge.
Owe the IRS?
Don’t worry, we can help. You can pay in several ways. Just make sure it’s done by the deadline to avoid penalties and fees.
How to pay for tax prep
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With Refund Transfer, use your refund to pay for tax prep.
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