Does TaxSlayer offer Refund Advance loans like TurboTax and H&R Block?
I'm thinking about using TaxSlayer this year to file my taxes but I really need my refund asap. Do they offer refund advances like some of the other tax companies? If not, which companies are offering the best advance amounts for 2025?
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Madison King
Tax professional here! TaxSlayer doesn't currently offer refund advances. For 2025, H&R Block and TurboTax are your best bets for advances. H&R Block offers up to $3,500 and TurboTax goes up to $4,000 with no interest or fees if you qualify.
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Julian Paolo
•Just be careful with those advances tho, sometimes the fees can be crazy if you don't pay attention to the fine print 👀
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Madison King
•Good point! Always read the terms carefully. Most are 0% if you get direct deposit but there might be fees for other payment methods.
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Ella Knight
Hey guys, before jumping into advances, you might want to check out taxr.ai - it's this new tool that analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly when you'll get your refund. It's $4.99 but saved me from taking an advance last year when I saw my refund was only 2 weeks away. https://taxr.ai
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William Schwarz
•That sounds interesting fr. How accurate is it? Like does it actually predict the exact date?
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Ella Knight
•Yeah its scary accurate! It looks at all your codes and gives you a specific date range. Mine was spot on last year, predicted Feb 15-17 and I got it Feb 16!
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William Schwarz
•just tried it and OMG 🔥 wish I knew about this sooner, would've saved me so much stress. It even explained why my refund was delayed!
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Lauren Johnson
i used jackson hewitt last year and got an advance but ngl the fees were ridiculous 🤮
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Jade Santiago
Has anyone tried Cash App taxes? They don't do advances but its completely free to file
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Caleb Stone
•Been using them since they were Credit Karma Tax. Super easy if you have a simple return!
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Daniel Price
ur better off waiting for ur actual refund tbh. these advance loans are just another way for these companies to make $$ off poor people 💅
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Vanessa Chang
•some of us dont have a choice tho... bills don't wait
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Zara Ahmed
I totally get needing your refund fast! If you're set on an advance, I'd definitely go with H&R Block or TurboTax like Madison mentioned. But honestly, if you can swing the $5 for that taxr.ai tool Ella recommended, it might save you from needing an advance at all. Sometimes refunds come way faster than we think, especially if you file early and have direct deposit set up. The IRS has been pretty good about getting refunds out within 21 days if there are no issues with your return.
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Isabel Vega
•This is such good advice! @Zara Ahmed is right about filing early - I filed on Jan 20th last year and got my refund in 16 days with direct deposit. The IRS opens up for e-filing on Jan 27th this year, so if you can wait just a week or two more instead of paying advance fees, you might save yourself some money!
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Samantha Hall
I'm in a similar situation and ended up going with TurboTax for their $4,000 advance option. The application process was pretty straightforward and I got approved within a few hours. Just make sure you have all your documents ready (W-2, bank statements, etc.) because they do verify everything before approving. Also heads up - even though it's "no fee," you do have to pay for their higher tier service to qualify for the advance, so factor that cost in when deciding if it's worth it vs just waiting for your regular refund!
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