Where is My Tax Return Money for 2011, 2012?

The only thing worse than waiting for water boil just might be waiting for your tax return to reach your hands in the form of genuine usable money. All of the online tax services boast speedy returns, but things don’t always get done according to any mythical and flawless schedule.

First of all, it depends on when you filed. People who filed closer to the opening date for tax filing are going to see their returns sooner. If you waited a little too long, there’s a chance that your tax business is stuck in what is essentially the rush hour of tax season.

Second of all, the biggest cause of tax return delays is missing information or addresses. This is astonishing really, and seems almost impossible; so it definitely pays to be careful when taking care of your tax chores.

The IRS does not guarantee a specific date that you can expect your return to arrive by. Any figures given are all complete and total estimates that, while often accurate, aren’t necessarily so every time.
The state returns are processed by each individual state, so you might hear of different times for getting those back; but you can usually expect something like thirty days' time to see them.

Federal returns can also be seen in about thirty days' time. There is a way to actively check up on the progress of your return however.

Some online tax services like TurboTax Online offer the fabulous “ask Tina” tool free of charge. This service will report the status of your federal return, whether it was e-filed or paper filed.

Beyond that, they can point you in the right direction to find further information that’s sure to comfort your tax-addled mind.