Santa Barbara TPG makes tax time easy
How pay-by-refund works
Once the tax return is prepared and a refund is expected, a Refund Transfer can be used to pay for tax preparation.
Step 1: Choose to pay-by-refund
Whether using a tax professional or doing it yourself, select the pay-by-refund option before your tax return is filed. You'll decide how you want to receive your refund amount too.
Step 2: File the tax return
The tax return will include TPG's info so the IRS and/or the state will know where to send the tax refund.
Step 3: Receive the refund
Once the refund amount is issued to TPG, all associated tax preparation fees are withheld and paid, and the remaining refund amount is issued to the taxpayer.
Checks cashed for $10 or less
Cashier's checks issued by TPG may be cashed at over 11,000 locations nationwide
+ Checks up to $7,500 cashed for a cost up to $84
+ Over 5,000 locations nationwide
+ Available at participating Walmart stores thru December 31
+ Checks up to $9,500 cashed for $105
+ Over 6,300 locations nationwide
+ Available at any Wells Fargo bank location thru December 31
Need to hire a pro?
Find a tax professional near you
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TPG is a proud supporter of the following organizations6
1 Processing fees apply.
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3 Check with your tax professional or software provider for availability.
4 Customer must obtain a Refund Transfer (separate fees apply). Cost is $4 or less for checks up to $1,000 and $8 or less for checks up to $7,500. Currently, check cashing at Walmart is not available in NJ and NY. The check limit at Walmart in Connecticut is $6,000 and Florida is $1,999.99 per person per day. Fees and limitations apply.
About Us
As a Green Dot Company, Santa Barbara Tax Products Group makes paying for tax preparation easier and provides fast access to your tax refund via convenient payment methods. Our mission is to provide taxpayers with best-in-class products and to help tax professionals grow their business while at all times holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards.
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