Yes, there are two ways to get an advance on your federal tax refund. A tax refund loan, not to be confused with a refund advance offered by some tax preparation services, is offered by small lending companies that usually charge a flat fee to give you a loan you repay when your tax refund arrives. The terms of a tax refund loan are not unlike a payday loan and can be very expensive. But a tax preparation service like Intuit TurboTax, Jackson Hewitt, and H&R Block can usually give you access to part of your refund (based on the amount of your refund) via a tax refund card. TurboTax issues its Turbo Visa debit card to provide its customers with an advance on their return once their return is accepted by the IRS.  Tax services like TurboTax can provide you with an advance on your federal tax refund. We recommend avoiding tax return loans, but if you’re working with a reputable tax filer, it may be worth asking your tax preparer if they offer refund advance options. Most do these days. We’ve shown you eight options that are all a good fit for anyone needing a way to receive their tax refund. Whether you don’t have a bank account or just want to keep your refund separate from your personal checking account, one of these cards will serve you well.