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[EX Q]: All Things Tax. Like the title says, from the filing process and tax questions to tax policy and reform, you can search and share All Things Tax here. This is the place to find answers to all your general questions that don't fall under the other categories. Tracking tax refunds is quite the adventure this year. Readers are reporting all sorts of data points in how long it takes to get your tax refund back. Originally the IRS started out with an aggressive one week turnaround on tax refunds for efiled returns. However, once we got started, they announced a one week tax refund delay. But then it got worse and after a few more IRS alerts, the IRS thought that returning to the historical range of 10 to 21 days for tax refunds would work for the majority of filers. For many Canadians, the biggest single payment they receive all year is their tax refund cheque. How long you'll wait between filing and receiving your refund depends on a number of factors. 1. As alluded to above, the IRS previously released an annual schedule to help tax payers better plan around tax season so tax-filers will know when they can expect to receive their refund check. They stopped this practice in 2013 (2012 tax year) after there were delays in the refund process due to new anti-fraud measures. Checking Your Refund Status. You can start checking on the status of your refund within 24 hours after we've received your e-filed return or 4 weeks after you've mailed a paper return. Have your 2017 tax return handy so you can provide your social security number, your filing status, and the exact whole dollar amount of your refund shown on your return. General Information Paying your tax debt in full is the best way to get rid of a tax lien. 1 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will release a federal tax lien within 30 days after you have paid your tax debt. However, there are other options to reduce the impact of a tax lien: Share your results: How Long Did it Take to Get Your Tax Refund? IRS Tax Refund Status You can track the status of your tax refund with the IRS tool Where's My Refund? or the IRS Refund Tracker Tax App. Refund Processing Time. 1 E-filed tax returns with direct deposit E-file with direct deposit is the fastest way to get your federal tax refund. 2 Mailed paper returns Refund processing time is 6 to 8 weeks from the date the IRS receives your tax return. Is it REALLY going to take that long for my refund?? For me they use ADP and they provide the w2 electronically in PDF format to download off their server and so it cuts down transit and prep time because you get it the moment they have it and not have to wait until you get it in the mail over a month or so later. Some tax returns take longer to process than others for many reasons, including when a return: Includes errors. Is incomplete. Is affected by identity theft or fraud. Includes a claim filed before Feb. 15 for an Earned Income Tax Credit or an Additional Child Tax Credit. Query: how long did it actually take to receive your tax refund
[EX A]: It took 10 to 21 days to receive a tax refund.

[EX Q]: Of course, questions of how long do hard boiled eggs last in the fridge and how long are boiled eggs good for depend upon proper storage. But remember, eggs, like a lot of other dairy products (actually eggs are technically classified as animal products but, since they are purchased in the dairy section of stores we listed them under dairy), usually have a sell by date and not a use by date. Hard boiling eggs can make eggs transportable as a snack on the go or part of a packed lunch. Storing either raw or hard boiled eggs properly is important for food quality and safety concerns. Both raw and hard boiled eggs should be stored in the refrigerator. How long raw and hard boiled eggs last in the fridge Even though some refrigerators have built in egg shelves on the refrigerator door, eggs should be kept inside the refrigerator. Eggs should be kept at 40 degrees or lower, so if they are stored in the inside of the refrigerator they are more likely to stay at a constant temperature. Interesting Facts about Hard Boiled Egg Shelf Life: 1 The term hard boiled eggs is actually misleading because eggs should never be subjected to a hard rigorous boil, it should be a soft gentle boil. 2 Salmonella is killed by the heat of cooking (once the yolk and white are both firm). 3 Boiling removes the protective coating on the egg shell. Refrigerator Storage: Refrigerate eggs at 40F or less. Store them in their original carton on an inside shelf and away from pungent foods. The temperature on an inside shelf remains more constant than one on the door, which is opened and closed frequently. After hard boiling eggs, they should be stored in the refrigerator as well. According to the American Egg Board, hard boiled shelled eggs can last up to one week if they have been kept in the refrigerator. If hard boiled eggs are peeled, eat them the same day as when they are peeled. Interesting Facts about Hard Boiled Egg Shelf Life: 1 The term hard boiled eggs is actually misleading because eggs should never be subjected to a hard rigorous boil, it should be a soft gentle boil. A more proper term for hard boiled eggs is hard cooked eggs, although that is less common. Raw eggs that have been removed from their shells should be refrigerated in a tightly covered container. Refrigerated whole egg yolks should be covered with water to prevent them from drying out; drain before using. The following chart shows how long hard-boiled eggs and raw eggs last when stored in the refrigerator. Defrost frozen eggs overnight in the refrigerator. Egg yolks thicken (or gel) when frozen. To hinder gel formation, beat in either 1/8 teaspoon salt or 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar or corn syrup per cup yolks (4 Large) before freezing. Indicate "with salt" (main dishes) or "with sugar" (desserts) on the label. The following chart shows how long hard-boiled eggs and raw eggs last when stored in the freezer. Eggs: Refrigerator (35F to 40F) Raw whole eggs (in shell) 4 to 5 weeks beyond the pack date or about 3 weeks after purchase: Raw whole eggs (slightly beaten) Up to 2 days: Raw egg whites: Up to 4 days: Raw egg yolks: Up to 2 days: Hard-boiled eggs (in shell) Up to 1 week: Hard-boiled eggs (peeled) Use the same day for best quality Freezer Storage: If you have more eggs than you can use within a few weeks, you can freeze them, out of their shells. How Long Do Hard Boiled Eggs Last? How long do hard boiled eggs last? Hard boiled eggs last about 7 days in the fridge, but can spoil quicker if not handled properly. Hard boiled eggs are fresh whole eggs that have been boiled for about 10 minutes. Chicken eggs are the most commonly used choice for hard boiling. Because of their relatively low-cost, high protein, versatility and portability hard boiled eggs are a popular protein choice. Query: how long to hard boiled eggs last in the fridge
[EX A]: ard boiled eggs last about 7 days in the fridge.

[EX Q]: How long does inguinal hernia surgery take? Usually, patients are faced with 2 solutions: classic surgery (anterior inguinal hernioplasty) with local anaesthesia. Through a small incision, the hernia is identified and repositioned inside the abdomen. Ways to Cope Up with Scrotal Swelling after Hernia Surgery Scrotal swelling is the inflammation of the scrotum which becomes very large than the normal size and causes severe pain to the patient. This inflammation and swelling depend on certain factors. Tissue swelling can last for many months after surgery and is particularly noticeable after activity or late in the afternoon or evening. Swelling 10 weeks after abdominal wall surgery can be due to either swelling of the tissues or a fluid collection (seroma or hematoma). If there is a fluid collection it should probably be drained unless it is very small. Inguninal Hernia-This type of protrusion of hernia is found in children and in the groin area. The swelling does not pertain to the groin tissues and starts moving to the scrotum tissues area. The pain and swelling worsens on doing strenuous tasks and after lifting heavy objects. Tissue swelling can last for many months after surgery and is particularly noticeable after activity or late in the afternoon or evening. Your surgeon is the best one to SHOW MORE. Swelling 10 weeks after abdominal wall surgery can be due to either swelling of the tissues or a fluid collection (seroma or hematoma). If there is a fluid collection it should probably be drained unless it is very small. How long does post-operative pain last for? The perceivable pain immediately after surgery is bearable. In subsequent days, there may be some general "bother" because sitting down and standing up will be movements that cause some discomfort. But nothing unbearable. With passing days, the improvements are evident. Ways to Cope Up with Scrotal Swelling after Hernia Surgery. Scrotal swelling is the inflammation of the scrotum which becomes very large than the normal size and causes severe pain to the patient. This inflammation and swelling depend on certain factors. Inguninal Hernia-This type of protrusion of hernia is found in children and in the groin area. _____ _____ The swelling does not pertain to the groin tissues and starts moving to the scrotum tissues area. The pain and swelling worsens on doing strenuous tasks and after lifting heavy objects. Patients experience inflamed testicles in the scrotum. Mostly both the testicles are swollen but the swelling in the single testicle itself can bring severe pain. This is caused due to viral or bacterial infection. Many people face the scrotal swelling after a hernia surgery. This could be due to the pull of the protruding intestinal tissues made through the incisions in the groin area to bring the hernia to normal. This affects the scrotum making it swell which lasts from three to eight months. I underwent surgery for a hernia on 3 March, under spinal anaesthesia. The ordeal began immediately after surgery with shooting pains which the physicians attributed to possible nerve injury. That night I had a fever of 38.5C, and I was discharged on 6 March despite still having a temperature and after having been given two vials of antibiotics and two of painkillers per day. Hello, I underwent surgery for left inguinal hernia on 8 April. For the first week I was in bed with difficulty moving, and taking painkillers, effergan 500, first every 6 hours then every 10, 12 then 24 hours then none. After a week, I had the 4 external stitches removed. I had great difficulty walking. Query: how long does swelling last after hernia surgery
[EX A]:
Swelling can last for many months after hernia surgery.