whats up with the tax returns in michigan? no rapid refund?we have to wait longer to get our return? huhhh!!?

Answer 1

The rapid refund had nothing to do with the IRS. It was a high interest loan against your tax refund given by a bank associated with some of the storefront tax prep chains. The rapid refund will probably be available when you file this year's return, although if you can wait a week or two, you'll get your refund right from the IRS if you efile and have it direct deposited.

What has changed this year is the availability of the "holiday loans" given in December. The bank that was involved isn't doing them this year. H&R Block has a program of their own for limited amounts like $500, for prior customers only.