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Form 8888 Allocation of Refund (Including Savings Bond Purchases)Topic Screen for this Form
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Publication 4541 Splitting Federal Income Tax Refunds - Information for U.S. Financial InstitutionsPDF version of this PublicationTopic Screen for this Publication
Publication 4542 Splitting Federal Income Tax Refunds - Information for IRS PartnersPDF version of this PublicationTopic Screen for this Publication
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Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - How Do I Prepare My Return?
Split refunds. If you choose direct deposit, you may be able to split the refund and have it deposited among...
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FAQ - IRS Procedures
What is a split refund? A split refund lets you divide your refund, in any proportion you want, and direct...
FAQ - IRS Procedures
What are the benefits of splitting my refund? By splitting your refund, you get the convenience of directing...
FAQ - IRS Procedures
Can I still send my refund to just one account? Yes, you can ask the IRS to direct deposit your 2011 refund...
FAQ - IRS Procedures
I'm requesting an extension of additional time to file my return. Can I still split my refund? Yes. You can...
FAQ - IRS Procedures
Must I file electronically to split my refund? No, you can split your refund regardless of whether you file...
FAQ - IRS Procedures
How will the IRS handle my split refund deposits if the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) portion of my refund...
FAQ - IRS Procedures
How do I split my refund? Simply complete and attach Form 8888 (PDF), Allocation of Refund (Including Savings...
FAQ - IRS Procedures
If I use a tax professional to prepare my return, will it cost me more to split my refund? The government does...
FAQ - IRS Procedures
I have not filed my 2010 return yet. Can I also split or direct deposit my 2010 refund? No. Neither refund...
FAQ - IRS Procedures
If I want to split my refund among different accounts, can those accounts be with different financial institutions?...
FAQ - IRS Procedures
Can I split my refund between a direct deposit and paper check? Yes, beginning with tax year 2010, you can...
FAQ - IRS Procedures
If I split my refund, can I still use Where's My Refund? to check my refund status? Yes. You can check the...
FAQ - IRS Procedures
Does my refund have to exceed a certain amount to split it into different accounts? Your deposit to each account...
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