Money Tax refund advance loans are often too good to be true. Here’s what you should know February 10, 2019February 10, 2019Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Tax refund advance loans are often too good to be true. Here’s what you should know Demand for tax refund advances could go up, thanks to the government shutdown. But read the fine print carefully and watch out for high tax prep fees.