Before you begin... Remove a small section of the wallpaper in an inconspicuous corner first, using a scraper (if you're lucky, there won't be too many layers). This will give you a better idea of how much time it's going to take and if necessary, you can change your plans.
Combining direct deposit with IRS e-File is the fastest way to receive your refund. IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days. You can track your refund using our Whereâs My Refund? tool. Direct deposit is easy to use. Just select it as your refund method through your tax software and type in the account number and routing number. Or, tell your tax preparer you want direct deposit. You can even use direct deposit if you are one of the few people still filing by paper.
You'll get your refund in as fast as 7 days when you e-file.*. *Update for 2014: The IRS issued more than 9 out of 10 refunds to taxpayers in less than 21 days last year. The same results are expected in 2014. Tax refunds are processed by the IRS two times per week. On the first day, the IRS only processes refunds that it will make through direct deposit, and on the second processing day, the IRS mails all refund checks to taxpayers who don't choose direct deposit.