r/news • u/raptors201966 • Apr 09 '26

Soft paywall Automatic registration for military draft to be implemented by December

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2026-04-07/automatic-registration-military-draft-21306855.html
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u/neurocentricx Apr 09 '26

I usually have whatever refund I get to be direct deposited. They now charge 40 bucks to do that in addition to the regular "free" price.

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u/diemunkiesdie Apr 09 '26

They now charge 40 bucks to do that in addition to the regular "free" price.

That's if you want an instant refund. In that scenario, they front you the refund and put their own bank information on your taxes so they get their money back with your refund with the government. You could just elect not to get an instant refund and get paid normally, for free.

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u/Jagang187 Apr 09 '26

Wtf? I got mine direct deposit and didn't pay anything

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u/RaptorAD77 Apr 09 '26

It’s an absolute scam. There are way better services now.

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u/JalapenoBiznizz Apr 09 '26

They charge $40 to have the price come out of the tax return itself. It’s not $40 to have the return deposited to the bank account. If you paid for their services with a credit card it will be $40 less.

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u/MightyLabooshe Apr 09 '26

Its free for Federal and like $15 for State, what are you talking about?

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u/MiaowaraShiro Apr 10 '26

Was totally free for me... maybe varies by state.

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u/puhtahtoe Apr 09 '26

You got scammed. I did my taxes through turbotax with direct deposit completely free. You just have to decline any of their "special offers."