Tax refund
a payment to the taxpayer when the taxpayer pays more tax than they owe
A tax refund is a payment to the taxpayer due because the taxpayer has paid more taxes than owed.
Canada
In Canada, income tax is deducted by the employer under the PAYE tax system. Taxes must be paid in a series of quarterly installments during the year that the income is earned. A significant decrease in income for self-employed individuals or a forgotten deduction on the TD1 form can result in an overpayment of taxes. Those who file their taxes online by the deadline of April 30 should receive their refund within two weeks, while those who file by paper can expect a longer turnaround period of eight weeks. The Canada Revenue Agency will pay compounded daily interest on delayed refunds, beginning on the later of May 31 or 31 days after the return is filed. Refunds are paid by cheque or direct deposit, with the direct deposit being the quicker option of the two. In some cases the CRA may keep some or all of a refund. These cases include owed tax balances, Garnishment, and the existence of outstanding government debt.
Ireland
In the Republic of Ireland, income tax is deducted by the employer under the PAYE (Pay As You Earn) tax system.
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