Thanks to an alliance between UniRush Financial Services, the financial services company founded by media and business mogul Russell Simmons and Intuit (Nasdaq: INTU), the makers of TurboTax, young tax filers now have a faster, easier way to get, and make the most of, their tax refund.
A new Web site, www.TTRefund.com, geared toward tax filers, ages 18-24, lets customers prepare and electronically file their taxes with the leading TurboTax for the Web service and receive their refund in as little as 10 days. Customers can choose to have their refund direct deposited into a checking account, or to a Prepaid Rush Visa Card.
The Rush Visa Card looks like a credit card and acts like a debit card but does a whole lot more. With refunds averaging $900, young tax filers can deposit their refund to a Rush Card to help pay for college tuition, to invest in savings, pay bills at their convenience, purchase goods on and offline, and eliminate check-cashing fees.
"On average, nine out of ten taxpayers between ages 18 and 24 can expect a refund this tax season which can be put towards college, savings, or personal use," said Russell Simmons, CEO Rush Communications. "The reality is that a number of young adults either do not have bank accounts, or are at risk of falling into credit card debt. Through this alliance, we are offering them, along with our existing base of nearly half a million cardholders, the opportunity to e-file their tax returns and receive their refunds via direct deposit onto the Rush card, with the security of a payment card they can use without incurring debt."
Details On TTRefund.com/Rush Card Offering
Designed specifically for young tax filers between the ages of 18 and 24, TTRefund.com offers special discounts plus a simple way to get a refund back fast. Taxpayers can go online and pay as little as $5.95 to use the TurboTax for the Web service, which includes electronic filing.
Through the TTRefund.com Web site, tax filers can apply for the Prepaid Rush Visa Card and receive a $10 discount off the standard activation fee of $19.95. Customers also can get $50 off a personal computer and 10 percent discounts on digital cameras, wireless phones and other select electronics from Best Buy. Or, they can get up to $200 off travel to favorite travel destinations.
"TTRefund is the place to go for young people who want a quick, easy way to get their taxes done and their refund back fast," said Michael Maron, director of TTRefund.com. "Best of all, people will find great deals, including the Rush Card, that will help them make the most of their money."
In an effort to promote the offering between UniRush Financial Services and Intuit, Russell Simmons will be participating in a radio campaign to encourage and educate young tax filers on the fact that nine out of ten taxpayers 18-24 year-olds receive an average tax refund of $900.
For details on pricing and discounts visit: www.TTRefund.com.
