http://wvxu.org en http://wvxu.org/post/kearney-proposes-debit-cards-tax-refunds <p>A state senator from Cincinnati is introducing a bill that would let taxpayers get their income tax refund on a prepaid debit card.&nbsp;</p><p>Sen. Eric Kearney said the state needs to adjust to the marketplace.</p><p>“This prepaid debit card program will benefit those citizens that do not have a bank account for direct deposit, or for those who wish to avoid the hassle with paper checks and check cashing fees,” Kearney said in a statement.&nbsp; “They will also be able to use their prepaid debit cards in stores, online, over the phone, or anywhere that accepts debit cards.”</p> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:20:55 +0000 Jay Hanselman and Ohio Public Radio 2912 at http://wvxu.org Kearney proposes debit cards for tax refunds