What is an Assisted Refund?

An Assisted Refund (AR) permits payment of tax preparation and other fees with your refund upon completion of services. It is not a loan. Bank AR fee and other fees apply. AR provided and processed by Republic Bank & Trust Company, Member FDIC. Ask a Tax Pro for details and refund options with no additional cost.

An Assisted Refund (AR) permits payment of tax preparation and other fees with your refund upon completion of services. It is not a loan. Bank AR fee and other fees apply. AR provided and processed by Republic Bank & Trust Company, Member FDIC. Checks may be issued if you opt to receive an Assisted Refund. Your assisted refund check will be directly mailed to the address on file and may take an additional 3-5 days for delivery. Disbursement Fee of $0 - 15 may apply. Ask a Tax Pro for details and refund options with no additional cost. 

The AR Fee is $54.95. For offices offering the Refund Advance product in Illinois, the AR Fee is $0.00 until 2/19/23, after this date it will be $54.95. For Jackson Hewitt Online Tax Pro customers in Illinois the AR fee will be charged regardless of time of filing. Most offices independently owned and operated. 

An Assisted Refund (AR) permits payment of tax preparation and other fees with your refund upon completion of services. It is not a loan. Bank AR fee and other fees apply. AR provided and processed by Republic Bank & Trust Company, Member FDIC. Checks may be issued if you opt to receive an Assisted Refund. Your assisted refund check will be directly mailed to the address on file and may take an additional 3-5 days for delivery. Disbursement Fee of $0 - $15 may apply. Ask a Tax Pro for details and refund options with no additional cost.

The AR Fee is $54.95. For offices offering the Refund Advance product in Illinois, the AR Fee is $0.00 until 2/19/23, after this date it will be $54.95. For Jackson Hewitt Online Tax Pro customers in Illinois the AR fee will be charged regardless of time of filing. Most offices independently owned and operated.

Pick up your tax refund proceeds at participating Walmart locations when using this paperless tax refund disbursement service. Not available for refunds over $7,500. Fees and limitations apply. Ask your Tax Pro for details.

Disbursement Fee of $0 - $30 for AR Office Check or Walmart Direct2Cash may apply.

To be eligible, the federal refund needs to be greater than tax prep and other fees and amounts.