If you're expecting a federal tax refund, you may be able to use TaxSlayer's File & Go option to have your tax preparation fees deducted directly from your refund instead of paying upfront.
To qualify, your expected federal refund must be large enough to cover:
- Your tax preparation fees
- Any applicable filing fees
- The additional processing fee charged by the third-party bank that handles the transaction
Keep in mind that File & Go is available only to eligible TaxSlayer customers.
Important Information About File & Go
When you choose to pay your fees from your refund, a third-party bank temporarily advances the filing fees and collects repayment from your federal refund when the IRS issues it.
If the IRS does not release your refund, or if the refund is not enough to cover the fees owed, the balance may be withdrawn from the bank account authorized in your File & Go agreement.
Why Don't I See the File & Go Option?
File & Go is not available in every situation. If you don't see this payment option, one or more of the following factors may apply:
- You can be claimed as a dependent on someone else's tax return.
- You are under age 18.
- Your return has been rejected multiple times.
- Your expected refund amount does not meet program requirements.
- You selected a paper check by mail as your refund method.
- Your return includes savings bond purchases.
- You entered a P.O. Box as your mailing address.
- Other eligibility restrictions may apply.
Because eligibility is determined by several factors, this list is not exhaustive. If File & Go is unavailable, you'll need to choose another payment method to complete and file your return.
Need to File Without Paying Upfront?
If you're eligible, File & Go can be a convenient way to pay your tax preparation fees from your federal refund rather than using a credit card or bank account at checkout. However, eligibility requirements and bank approval rules must be met before the option will appear during the filing process.