And on top of the philanthropic accomplishment youâve done, you still get a bonus reward of having your donations be eligible for tax deductions. Like I have mentioned earlier, donations to public schools are treated the same when you donate to charity or other nonprofit organizations.
The IRS says it expects to issue more than 9 out of 10 refunds within 21 days, but the fastest way to get a refund is to e-file and choose direct deposit. Even if you file the old-fashioned paper way, having your refund deposited directly into a bank account cuts the time you have to wait for your tax cash.
If your changes involve the need for another schedule or form, you must attach that schedule or form to the amended return. If you are filing an amended tax return to claim an additional refund, wait until you have received your original tax refund before filing Form 1040X. Amended returns take up to 12 weeks to process. You may cash your original refund check while waiting for the additional refund.