Returning holiday packages? Return policies at Amazon, Macy’s, Target and more

Not quite satisfied with a few of your holiday gifts this year? Don’t forget to read the fine print when opting to return or exchange.

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According to Offers.com, clothing is the most likely item to be returned this holiday season, followed by toys and shoes.

The site put together a nifty list of standard and extended holiday return deadlines to help consumers get some cash or merchandise credit back. Note that it's best to have a gift receipt or packing slip on you when returning items.

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Holiday gift return policies at popular retailers:

• You have until Jan. 31 to return most new and unopened gifts shipped between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31 for a full refund.
• Returning items purchased using Alexa? Amazon will pay return shipping.

• No deadline on returns

• You typically have 14 days to return items. Items ordered between Nov. 14 and Dec. 25 must be returned by Jan. 8.

• You have a 14-day window to return items purchased at the retailer.

• You have one year to return or exchange items if you have the original receipt.
• No receipt? The store will exchange the item for 20 percent less than current selling price or offer merchandise credit for 20 percent less than current selling price.

• You have 180 days to return items.

• Most items purchased between Oct. 28 and Dec. 28 can be returned by Jan. 12, unless the products involve a carrier contract or phones.
• Certain opened items (video games, music, etc.) can be exchanged for identical items only.

• You have 90 days to return certain electronics and appliances, but most merchandise can be returned without deadline.

• You have 30 days to return or exchange items ordered through Dell.

• H&M has a strict 30-day return policy.

• No receipt? You have 45 days to return items.
• For appliances, electronics or furniture, you have 30 days to return items.
• Jewelry must be returned within 60 days.

• Most merchandise doesn't have a return or exchange deadline.
• Premium electronics purchased between Nov. 1 and Dec. 25 must be returned by Jan. 31 for a full refund.
• No receipt? Return your item for merch credit for the lowest 13-week sale price.

• Orders placed between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31 must be returned by Jan. 31. Items with a 60-day return policy must be returned within deadline.

• Orders placed between Nov. 1 and Jan. 14 must be returned within 60 days of purchase

• No hard-line return policy, though receipts help with returns.

• Unwashed, unworn Old Navy, The Gap and Banana Republic items can be returned or exchanged within 45 days of purchase.

• Orders placed between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31 must be returned by Jan. 31 or within 30 days of delivery, whichever is later

• You have until Jan. 15 for orders placed after Oct. 1

• All items must be returned or exchanged within 15 days of receipt

• Most unopened items can be returned or exchanged within 90 days of purchase for a full refund.
• Some electronics have a 30-day deadline.
• Opened music, movies, software or video games can be exchanged for the same title.
• REDcard holders get an extra 30 days to return items.

• Items ordered between Oct. 14 and Dec. 24 must be returned by Jan. 23.