If you live in the U.S., e-file, and are/will be expecting a refund, here's a handy chart (.pdf format) that shows approximately when you can expect your refund.

U.S. folks: read up on the effect of last year's stimulus check on your taxes. The gist is, make sure you now how much you got and have that info on hand when you file your taxes, and it shouldn't affect most people's returns. It's like a fiscal year 2008 tax credit that you got in 2008 instead of when you file your 2008 taxes, so it is not like ( Read more... )

If you're a U.S. taxpayer who got your e-file on and can expect a refund this year, you can find out when your money will be either direct deposited into your account (if that was your option) or when the paper check will be mailed out at this IRS link (.pdf file). I should get my miniature-style refund on Friday. (And if you want the IRS e-file ( Read more... )