Terms and rates for tax refund advance loans vary widely. For example, Intuit TurboTax does not charge interest and can ...

Bottom line? Make sure you really need the cash before pursuing a tax refund advance, and check rates and terms carefully before you accept the loan.

Tax refund loans, also called “refund advance loans” or “refund anticipation loans” let you access your refund early. Mark Lennihan/AP file Share If you need cash while waiting for your ...

CNBC Select explains how filing digitally and arranging for direct deposit can speed up your refund by a matter of weeks.