Tips To Avoid Tax Refund Delays

Tax season is here, so it’s time to start thinking about how you plan to file. There’s a lot to consider when filing taxes, least of which is how you can avoid tax refund delays. At Doane & Doane, we want to help you have a stress-free tax season. So, we’re sharing some essential tips to assist you in getting your refund as quickly as possible. 

Read on to learn what you can do to make that happen. And if you need an experienced tax refund lawyer to help you this tax season, don’t hesitate to give us a call.

Compile Documentation Early 

Often times, one of the most difficult aspects of tax return preparation is locating and compiling tax documentation. If you wait until the last minute to do this, it’s likely that you will have a hard time filing your return timely. This can inevitably lead to delays or other issues with respect to expected refunds.

The IRS needs all information to process your return correctly, so make sure you have all supporting tax forms and schedules before finalizing your online filing. If you need additional help completing the forms, contact an accountant or tax professional who can assist you with these details.

Claim the Correct Dependents 

One of the most common mistakes that people make is forgetting to claim an eligible dependent. Generally, when a person can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return, they need to provide less than one-half of their own support and not be claimed as a dependent on another tax return.

In order to claim someone as a dependent, they should have lived with you for more than half the year, and you must both be citizens or residents of the United States. If you’re not sure whether a dependent qualifies, speak with a tax refund lawyer first before proceeding. 

What about Child Tax Credit? 

Another common mistake people make when trying to claim their tax refund is reporting their child tax credit inaccurately. This is a critical step for getting your money faster.

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is designed to help families with children by providing additional income to offset the cost of raising a child. The CTC is calculated based on your income, number of children, and age of the children.

Make Sure to Review Your Return Before Filing 

One of the most important steps in filing your taxes is making sure you sign your return. The IRS will not process your return if they cannot confirm your signature. It’s important to sign because it helps verify that you, in fact, filed the return. Unfortunately, it’s a common mistake that many people make. And since the IRS will not process refunds for unverified returns, you’ll have to wait even longer for a refund because the IRS has to do more work when they receive an unsigned return

Another common reason for tax refund delays is when filers forget to complete one or more sections of the form, such as taxpayer identification number or date of birth. The simplest mistakes can cost you significant delays, so always be sure to go over each line and review for errors or missing information

File Online

It’s easy to file your taxes online with a few clicks. Usually, you can start filling out the form before you have all of your documents and then save it as a draft. When you’re done gathering everything, you can go back and fill in the missing information.

Electronic filing is almost certain to get you your refund faster than other methods. If you need help with this, contact Doane & Doane to speak with a tax refund lawyer. We will make sure that you file correctly. 

Speak with a Tax Refund Lawyer at Doane & Doane 

Hiring an experienced tax refund lawyer through Doane & Doane will ensure that you receive comprehensive assistance with your taxes. We’ll make sure that you file correctly and will help you avoid delays in getting your refund. We invite you to contact us today to discuss how we can best serve you.