There is just one week left until the tax extension deadline - avoid a delay in receiving your refund
October 17 is the extended deadline for filing your 2021 taxes.
Even small mistakes can delay your money getting to you with just a week left.
The following are some common filing errors to avoid.
1. The wrong bank account number was entered
You could receive your tax refund within a few days if you elect to receive it by direct deposit.
If you enter the wrong account or routing number, the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS) will automatically send you a check in the mail instead, which could take up to a week.
Double and triple check this information if you need your refund immediately.
Your income for the year could be misrepresented by even small math errors.
Double- and triple-checking each equation, no matter how small, pays off in the long run.
For a better experience, the IRS suggests filing electronically via a service that takes care of all the details for you.