If you love having a fresh cup of espresso in the morning, especially after a long night filing taxes, then be sure to splurge on this machine. The Epoca is a professional-grade espresso maker that can be used with or without a connection to a water supply.
As big screen LED TVs become more and more popular, you get more bang for your buck with expensive models. This Sharp Aquos HD TV comes with built-in WiFi, 3D and 1080p resolution -- perfect for all of your viewing needs.
If you're an avid PC gamer, you know that Alienware is one of the best brands in the business. If you want to up your game, why not consider buying this laptop post-taxes, complete with 7200 RPM hard drive, dual GPUs and Alienware TactX, which allows players to create custom game commands.
Music lovers know that their listening gear speaks volumes about their sound-quality preferences. Amazing speakers won't break the bank if you use your refund check to get some, like these Triton Two Tower models with built-in subwoofers.
If your hobby is photography, you know how expensive quality equipment can be. This HD Nikon camera could fit neatly into your refund check budget, and it's worth it with features such as built-in HDR, two Live View modes and high ISO sensitivity settings.
3D printers might seem super high-tech, which usually equates to extremely expensive. But your refund check might be able to cover most of this little printer from Formlabs. You could be the first person on your block with a 3D printer, even if you only use it to print cute figurines.
Pancakes are delicious, but they can also be a hassle if you aren't experienced in the art of flipping. Speed up breakfast, brunch or "brinner" with a pancake-making machine. If you're extra lucky during your tax season and get back a slightly larger return, why not go all out with this model from Popcake?
It's tax season, which means you're probably digging through receipts and forms, trying to figure out which deductions you qualify for and wondering if you should just hand over your paperwork to a professional. But just remember — the prize at the end of the road, of course, is the tax refund check, providing a little extra cash in your pocket.
According to the IRS, the average tax refund is around $3,000 per household. If you've paid off all of your debts and don't have any expensive events in the foreseeable future, why not take your recently acquired refund check and spend it on a fun and useful gadget?
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While you may not receive your refund for several weeks or months, start scoping out the many things you can buy when your check arrives. Here are just seven awesome gadgets to inspire your post-taxes wish list.
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