If you e-filed your return, you can expect to see status updates roughly 24 hours after submitting it. If you e-file a prior year’s return, your status will update within three-to-four days. If you submitted a paper return, it can take four weeks before your status is available.

Here are several schemes and scams to watch out for this year, as well as mistakes and tricks to steer clear of as a taxpayer.

In a high-yield savings account, you'll also earn interest on your tax refund, even if it's the only financial contribution you make all year. While annual percentage yields vary depending on the bank, you'll still earn more interest than with a traditional savings account that only pays pennies on your balance.

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