Did Walmart make a deal with the IRS?

M_Six · 03-28-2010, 09:05 PM

Wifey was doing out taxes today with Turbo Tax, as always. When she went to file electronically, it asked her if she wanted direct deposit or a Walmart gift card. WTF?? So does the IRS send your refund to Walmart in exchange for a gift card? It's not like we bought the software at Walmart. How the phock did they swing this deal?

Anyone else using TT see this?

CollinsE90 · 03-28-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Wifey was doing out taxes today with Turbo Tax, as always. When she went to file electronically, it asked her if she wanted direct deposit or a Walmart gift card. WTF?? So does the IRS send your refund to Walmart in exchange for a gift card? It's not like we bought the software at Walmart. How the phock did they swing this deal?

Anyone else using TT see this?

my question is who in fuck would want there possible thousands of tax return $ limited to only walmart??? that is the dumbest thing ive ever heard...H&R does pre filled visa cards that you can do cash advance on, but walmart??

Dan in PA · 03-28-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CollinsE90

my question is who in fuck would want there possible thousands of tax return $ limited to only walmart??? that is the dumbest thing ive ever heard...H&R does pre filled visa cards that you can do cash advance on, but walmart??

+1, walmart is a fucking nightmare.

M_Six · 03-28-2010, 09:44 PM

Tru dat. And the last "rebate" I got from Verizon was in the form of debit cards. I used them to buy Amazon.com gift certs so I could get what I wanted without the hassle of trying to use up exactly $50 and not a penny more.

Still, that was totally Verizon, so it was understandable. But what mechanism is in place with the IRS-TurboTax-Walmart to allow this to happen. What if you call the IRS in 3 months and claim you never got your gift card?

CollinsE90 · 03-28-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Tru dat. And the last "rebate" I got from Verizon was in the form of debit cards. I used them to buy Amazon.com gift certs so I could get what I wanted without the hassle of trying to use up exactly $50 and not a penny more.

Still, that was totally Verizon, so it was understandable. But what mechanism is in place with the IRS-TurboTax-Walmart to allow this to happen. What if you call the IRS in 3 months and claim you never got your gift card?

do i have to say it? our fearless leader might of had something to do with it

M_Six · 03-28-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CollinsE90

do i have to say it? our fearless leader might of had something to do with it

I can't see that. And why Walmart?

GreenPlease · 03-28-2010, 09:53 PM

Doesn't have to do with IRS, has to do with turbo tax.

CollinsE90 · 03-28-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

I can't see that. And why Walmart?

well you can damn near buy anything at wal-mart now, on a good day im sure you can score a hooker or too in the pregnancy test aisle

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...4094007AAGOPHq

Mighty M · 03-28-2010, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenPlease

Doesn't have to do with IRS, has to do with turbo tax.

Thank god you posted; my response would not have been so civil.

FStop7 · 03-28-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mighty M

Thank god you posted; my response would not have been so civil.

Why? Are you with the IRS?

M_Six · 03-28-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenPlease

Doesn't have to do with IRS, has to do with turbo tax.

Right. But how does the money that is coming from the IRS get turned into a Walmart gift card? The money has to get from the IRS to either Turbo Tax or Walmart. Neither seems kosher.

JayKay335i · 03-29-2010, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CollinsE90

well you can damn near buy anything at wal-mart now, on a good day im sure you can score a hooker or too in the pregnancy test aisle

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...4094007AAGOPHq

You are out of your mind.

Potentially pregnant hookers do not go to walmart looking for pregnancy tests. They go to buy gin.

blue2fire · 03-29-2010, 04:48 AM

What is "Turbo Tax"?

Something you pay for having a turbo?

Zephyr15 · 03-29-2010, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

Why? Are you with the IRS?

Of course he's not with the IRS. Mighty M's response would not have been civil because the IRS obviously has nothing to do with the Wal-Mart gift cards and the fact that the OP thought otherwise was driving him crazy. Thankfully, GreenPlease saved the day.

M_Six · 03-29-2010, 09:00 AM

EDIT: Apparently TT offers a Walmart debit card. They open a debit account in your name for the amount of your refund and have the IRS send your refund to the account. As long as there is an account and routing number, the IRS will send money there.

FStop7 · 03-29-2010, 11:22 AM

Don't mess with the IRS

http://beforeitsnews.com/story/15518..._Shotguns.html

Seminole · 03-29-2010, 01:53 PM

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Don't mess with the IRS

http://beforeitsnews.com/story/15518..._Shotguns.html

Notice my signature picture, IRS special agent. They'll hunt your ass down.

Red Bread · 03-29-2010, 01:58 PM

If you're getting thousands back from the IRS, you're doing it wrong.

Shieldze1025 · 03-29-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blue2fire

What is "Turbo Tax"?

Something you pay for having a turbo?

Uh oh I didn't pay that... am I gonna get hunted by the IRS?? lol

If you think about it, they should give you a rebate for driving a turbo car, we are being more efficient than an N/A car.... food for thought.

WhoU4 · 03-29-2010, 07:40 PM

I bought TT direct from Intuit, they offered a "Turbo Tax" refund card. Looks like the card offer is dependent on where you purchased the app.

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M_Six Free Thinker 19790 Rep 7,561 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Tru dat. And the last "rebate" I got from Verizon was in the form of debit cards. I used them to buy Amazon.com gift certs so I could get what I wanted without the hassle of trying to use up exactly $50 and not a penny more. Still, that was totally Verizon, so it was understandable. But what mechanism is in place with the IRS-TurboTax-Walmart to allow this to happen. What if you call the IRS in 3 months and claim you never got your gift card? __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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GreenPlease Lieutenant Colonel 147 Rep 1,629 Posts Drives: BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando Florida iTrader: (2)	Doesn't have to do with IRS, has to do with turbo tax. __________________ Cars>Women
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M_Six Free Thinker 19790 Rep 7,561 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	EDIT: Apparently TT offers a Walmart debit card. They open a debit account in your name for the amount of your refund and have the IRS send your refund to the account. As long as there is an account and routing number, the IRS will send money there. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede Last edited by M_Six; 03-29-2010 at 10:48 AM..
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FStop7 I like cars 346 Rep 5,051 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	Don't mess with the IRS http://beforeitsnews.com/story/15518..._Shotguns.html
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