Need your refund money sooner?
Reviewed by our office. Updated July 2026.
How it works
- File your return through Zero Fuss Taxes (human-prepared).
- If you’re interested, we route your advance request to the lender.
- The lender reviews eligibility and decides, approval, amount, and terms are theirs to set.
- If approved, funds are issued per the lender’s terms; the loan is repaid from your refund.
Who it’s for
Filers who expect a sufficient refund and want access to some funds sooner, and who understand it is a loan with terms set by the lender.
Required disclosure: Refund advance products are loans offered by a third-party lender and are subject to approval, eligibility, lender terms, timing, refund amount, filing status, documentation, APR, and fees. Not all clients qualify. A refund advance is not the tax refund itself. Final loan terms, including any APR and fees, are disclosed before application.
Refund advance FAQ
Is a refund advance the same as my refund?
No. A refund advance is a short-term loan from a third-party lender, repaid from your refund when it arrives. It is not the refund itself.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Approval, loan amount, APR, fees, and timing are determined by the lender based on eligibility, your expected refund, documentation, and filing status. Not all clients qualify.
How much can I get?
Loan amounts and terms are set by the lender and disclosed before you apply.
Does it cost extra?
Some advance amounts may carry an APR and/or fees depending on the program. All terms are disclosed before you apply.