INDIANAPOLIS — The average Indiana taxpayer will receive a $3,200 refund on their taxes this year.
In this week’s Tax Tip Tuesday, WRTV is finding out how you can get your refund quickly.
During the pandemic, many taxpayers were frustrated with refund delays .
The IRS says you may see a delay if your return:
- Includes errors
- Is incomplete
- Is affected by identity theft or fraud
- Needs further review in general
Here’s how to increase your chances of getting your money quickly.
First of all, prepare your taxes electronically using IRS Free File or other software.
This is always faster than mailing in your paper tax forms.
Second, select direct deposit.
This is quicker than asking the IRS to send you a paper check.
Just doing those two things should get you your tax refund within 21 days, according to the IRS.
The IRS has updated its Where’s My Refund tool on its website, and will now allow you to see if the IRS received your return, if it’s in process, or if the refund has been sent to you.