H&R Block's Instant Refund®.
Visit a Tax Expert to see if you qualify for H&R Block’s Instant Refund®.
What's an Instant Refund®?
At H&R Block, we offer an instant tax refund where you get an advance on your expected refund amount. With an Instant Refund, you don’t have to wait 2 to 8 weeks for the CRA to process your return. You get what you’re owed right away.
Why get an Instant Refund®?
It’s immediate.
You’ll get your cash instantly with no waiting time at all.
It’s affordable.
Your Instant Refund® fee at H&R Block also covers the tax preparation cost of using our Tax Experts – so you save and can be certain to get your maximum refund... instantly!
It's reliable.
There’s no credit check required. That means you don’t have to worry about an Instant Refund® ever affecting your credit scores.
How does an Instant Refund® work?
Do your taxes with a Tax Expert at H&R Block and you can get your refund instantly – all while counting on our proven track record and experience. After we confirm your eligibility for an Instant Refund®, we’ll let you know your estimated refund amount and process your refund that same day. No waiting required.
- Ensuring you have no debt with the CRA
- That you have a refund of more than $600
Then we’ll submit your taxes to the CRA. Once the CRA provides the return, the money will be sent to H&R Block to pay back the advance.
How does an Instant Refund® work?
The fees paid for an Instant Refund® at H&R Block are regulated by the Federal Government of Canada:
- 15% on the first $300 of your refund
- 5% on the rest
You can use our calculator to see the cost of an Instant Refund®.
Am I eligible for an Instant Refund®?
Our Tax Experts will determine if you qualify for an H&R Block Instant Refund®. In Quebec, H&R Block’s Instant Refund® is valid only on the federal portion of your tax return. Some restrictions apply.