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7 Brilliant Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

April 10, 2018 By Green Dot 3 Comments

7 Brilliant Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

Nobody truly enjoys preparing taxes, but tax refunds are a different story. Once you get your refund direct deposited onto your reloadable debit card, you can use the cash for whatever you want—whether it's a fun indulgence or a responsible financial move. Consider choosing one of the following seven ways to spend your tax refund this year. 1. Take a vacation You worked … [Read more...]

A Guide to Tax Extensions: What Are They and Who Benefits from Them?

March 19, 2018 By Green Dot Leave a Comment

A Guide to Tax Extensions: What Are They and Who Benefits from Them?

The deadline to submit your taxes this year is April 17th. Or is it? You can request an extension on your taxes if you are unable to submit them by the April deadline. If you receive an extension, you’ll have until October 15th to file your returns. While an extension on your taxes might seem like a good idea, if you’re not waiting for additional documentation or have … [Read more...]

What You Need to Know About the New Tax Laws

March 14, 2018 By Green Dot Leave a Comment

What You Need to Know About the New Tax Laws

If you’ve been wondering how the new tax laws will affect you going forward, we’ve got you covered. A number of changes have been put into place, most of which will affect you during the following 2018 tax year, although there are some changes that will apply to the current 2017 tax season. Because each taxpayer has a different situation, it’s important that you understand … [Read more...]

What You Should Start Doing Now to Make Tax Season a Breeze

January 29, 2018 By Green Dot Leave a Comment

What You Should Start Doing Now to Make Tax Season a Breeze

No one likes the stress of tax season, but what if we told you there’s a way to ease some of that stress? The key is to plan ahead, so you’re not rushing at the last minute to get organized. And if that’s not motivation enough, planning ahead and submitting your return early means you can enjoy your tax refund that much sooner! Here are six ways you can prepare and make … [Read more...]

This Year’s E-File Date Has Been Announced–Get Ready!

January 26, 2018 By Green Dot Leave a Comment

This Year’s E-File Date Has Been Announced–Get Ready!

On January 4th, the IRS announced that U.S. taxpayers would be able to e-file their 2017 taxes starting January 29th. Almost 155 million tax returns are expected to be filed this year, which means starting your taxes and submitting them early is one of the surefire ways to guarantee you receive your refund as quickly as possible. Get your returns ready now, and your refund … [Read more...]

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