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Released: March 20, 2013
Need your tax refund? Accessing early is costly
Source: Jeff Reeves, USA Today
You have a stack of tax paperwork, but lack the time or knowledge to figure things out. There's a tax preparation joint nearby offering to do the work for you and simply deduct the cost of the preparation service (plus a fee) from your anticipated return.
The plan sounds logical if you're a cash-strapped consumer. But the reality is that steep fees associated with tapping your tax refund early can take a big bite out of your wallet.
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