How to get a fast refund?

[Kimokeo]

If you electronically file, that expedites the process compared to paper. If you ask for a direct deposit, that is faster than the paper check in the mail.

So, what do you do?

Why, of course, you go to a preparer for direct deposit and electronic filing.

That'll speed it up for sure, right?

So, what happens if you go to the open-shack that opens for a couple months and closes the day after doomsday?

Well, the bank used hopefully was your own. If not, what happens? Probably you can't take the money out - your preparer set it up. Then, the money is received and mailed, not to you but the preparer. Then, your preparer will cut a check to you and put it in the mail. Why? Because the nearest office is probably far, far away.

Congratulations. You expedited your refund by delaying it beyond even the normal processing times.