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The last two digits of your social security number
and whether or not you choose direct deposit will determine how quickly
you receive your tax rebate check from the IRS.
E-filing (electronic filing) is a method of
transmitting your tax return directly to the IRS electronically.
You can complete your taxes or
file for an extension without sending any paper forms to the IRS.
E-filing offers speed, security
and accuracy, and helps you get your refund faster.
The average refund for an
e-filed federal return is received within 10 days.
The average refund for a
traditional return is received in 6 to 8 weeks.
Every year, from February 1st through April 15th, trained and certified AARP tax-aide volunteers prepare low and middle income taxpayers federal tax returns electronically, allowing individuals to receive their refund much faster. I have listed a few local tax-aid sites and their perspective schedules below or you can call 1-888-227-7669 to locate other AARP tax-aide sites.
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St. Peters Parish Center in Millinocket,
Tuesdays, 9:00 – 10:00 am & Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, call
746-3739
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Mattawamkeag Library, Mondays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, call 794-9057
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Millinocket Memorial Library, Wednesdays, 1:00 – 5:00 pm & Thursdays,
10:00 – 2:00 pm, call 723-9988
If you have access to the internet you may be eligible to prepare and
file your federal tax return electronically for free.
If your adjusted gross income
was $56,000 or less in 2008, you are eligible to electronically prepare
and file your taxes at IRS.gov with Free File. Free File is safe and
easy to use, as it asks simple questions and puts your answers on the
correct forms. Go to IRS.gov,
click on "Free File," and select a tax preparation company from the
list. You'll be directed to
the site of the company you choose, where you can electronically prepare
and e-file your return.
If you don't require the question-and-answer method, or if your income
is too high to use the Free File described above, you can still complete
the basic IRS tax forms online and
e-file your return. Be
aware that e-filing IS NOT a
"rapid refund." Rapid refunds
are very high-interest short-term loans.
Typically, they will only speed up your refund by a week or two
faster than e-filing, depending on your situation.
Taxpayers can access a great deal of free tax information on IRS.gov.
A new feature for IRS.gov is
1040 Central, which has all the help, forms and information taxpayers
need to file their returns. You
also can contact the IRS for tax questions at 1-800-829-1040 or receive
tax forms by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676).