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How to make tax payments through EFTPS.gov system?
Hi everyone, I'm trying to figure out how to make my quarterly tax payments through the EFTPS.gov website. I registered successfully a few weeks ago and got all my confirmation stuff in the mail. When I log in and try to select the option to pay, I get completely lost in the system. There are so many options and tax types that I don't know which one to choose. I'm self-employed and need to make my estimated quarterly tax payment that's due soon. Has anyone used this system before who can walk me through the basic steps? The IRS instructions aren't very clear and I'm worried about selecting the wrong option and having my payment go to the wrong place. Thanks for any help!
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Chime Bank requesting 1040 Form & ID verification for tax refund deposit - anyone else?
Just got a message from Chime saying they need my 1040 and ID to release my tax refund deposit. Never had this happen before. Been using Chime for 3 years with no issues. Anyone else dealing with this? Starting to worry its some kind of scam.
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This happened to me with my refund last month. It's legit but definitely verify it's coming through official Chime channels first. I had to submit my 1040 and driver's license through their secure portal in the app. Took about 48 hours to get approved and then my refund was released. Just make sure you're not clicking any links in emails - go directly to the app or their official website to upload documents.
SBTPG Shows 'Funded' Status - Is My Refund On The Way?
Quick technical question regarding SBTPG processing protocol: If my account status shows 'funded' within the SBTPG portal, does that definitively indicate they've initiated the disbursement of my refund to my designated account, or is there an additional processing interval before actual transmission occurs? This is our first filing season as a married couple, and I'm trying to understand the exact sequence of events in the post-acceptance phase. I've been monitoring TPG's portal daily to track progression.
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SBTPG is just sitting on your money making interest. They got your refund from the IRS but haven't sent it to your bank yet. When mine said funded last month, it took 3 more days to hit my account. They never update the status to tell you when they actually send it out. Just keep checking your bank account, not the SBTPG site.
It's like they're playing hot potato with our money, isn't it? They hold it just long enough to make some interest but not long enough to cause too many complaints. Just to be clear - there's no additional status after 'funded' that I should be looking for? The next update will just be seeing it in my bank account?
Based on my experience with SBTPG over the past three filing seasons, "funded" status means they've received your refund from the IRS but haven't necessarily sent it to your bank yet. Here's what typically happens: 1) IRS sends refund to SBTPG, 2) Status changes to "funded", 3) SBTPG deducts their fees (usually 24-48 hours), 4) They initiate ACH transfer to your bank, 5) Your bank processes the deposit (1-3 business days). The frustrating part is SBTPG doesn't provide a "sent to bank" status update - you'll just have to monitor your bank account. Most people see their money 2-4 days after the funded status appears. Since you're newly married, just know this waiting period is unfortunately normal for refund transfer products.
TurboTax 5-Day Early Refund Deposit Schedule Info (DDD Timeline)
FYI. Just concluded a conversation with a Customer Service Representative from TurboTax regarding their 5-day early access feature. According to their processing protocol, the deposit schedule operates as follows: - If your Direct Deposit Date (DDD) is 2-24-25, funds should be deposited by 23:59 tonight - If your DDD is 2-25-25, deposit will occur by 23:59 on 2-21-25 This pattern continues sequentially. Sharing this information for anyone who opted into the TT early deposit feature and is tracking their refund timeline.
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Just got my refund today! Filed on 2/1, accepted same day. WMR showed DDD of 2/26, but with TurboTax early deposit, it hit my account this morning at 9:43am. Exactly as the schedule predicted. Smooth process from start to finish.
This is incredibly helpful information! I've been using TurboTax for years but never really understood how their early deposit feature worked behind the scenes. My DDD is showing as 3/3/25 on my transcript, so based on this timeline I should expect my deposit by 2/26/25. It's reassuring to see so many people confirming the accuracy of this 5-day calculation. I was debating whether the early deposit fee was worth it, but knowing I can count on this precise timing definitely helps with my monthly budgeting. Thanks for taking the time to call and get the official details from their customer service!
SBTPG Shows Fees Taken Out & Funded Status But No Deposit Yet?
Just checking if anyone else is in the same boat as me. I'm seeing fees taken out on Santa Barbara Tax Products Group (SBTPG) and my status shows as FUNDED, but still no deposit in my account. 😅 Trying not to panic while juggling kids' spring activities and waiting for this refund. I've methodically checked my bank account three times today (who's counting, right?) and still nothing. Timeline for those who want the play-by-play: filed last week, accepted same day, and now just... waiting. Is this normal or should I start practicing my hold music singing skills?
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According to the SBTPG FAQ page (https://taxpayer.sbtpg.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001672771-When-will-I-receive-my-refund-), "Once your refund has been funded, it typically takes 1-2 business days for your bank to make the funds available to you." Have you checked with your bank to see if they're showing a pending deposit? Sometimes customer service can see incoming ACH transfers before they post to your account.
Same exact situation here! SBTPG showed funded yesterday around noon and I've been obsessively checking my account every few hours since then. It's reassuring to see so many others confirming this is normal - I was starting to wonder if something went wrong. Based on what everyone's saying, sounds like I should see it by tomorrow morning. The waiting game is the worst part, especially when you have bills due! Thanks for posting this question - definitely helped calm my nerves knowing I'm not alone in the SBTPG limbo.
Zainab Khalil
Has anyone had issues with payments not being credited even though you got a confirmation number? I made a payment last quarter and got the confirmation email, but when I checked my transcript online it shows no payment received. Super stressful.
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QuantumQuest
This happened to me last year! Check if the bank account number you entered is correct. I had accidentally switched two digits in my account number. Even though EFTPS gave me a confirmation, the payment bounced when they tried to process it. Also call your bank to see if they rejected the transaction for any reason. Sometimes fraud protection can kick in for government payments if you haven't made them before.
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Zainab Khalil
I checked my bank account details and they're correct. My bank didn't show any rejected transactions either. I wonder if it's a timing issue. Maybe there's a delay between when EFTPS processes the payment and when it shows up on my transcript? It's been almost 3 weeks though which seems too long.
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Connor Murphy
One tip that helped me with EFTPS: you can schedule all your quarterly payments for the ENTIRE YEAR at once! I just set up all four payments in January with the correct due dates, and I never have to worry about forgetting a payment. The system will automatically process them on the dates you select.
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Yara Haddad
Do you know if you can change or cancel a scheduled payment if your income situation changes? Like if I schedule all 4 payments but then earn less than expected in Q3.
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Aisha Jackson
Yes, you can modify or cancel scheduled payments in EFTPS! You just need to log in and go to the "View/Modify Scheduled Payments" section. As long as it's before the settlement date (usually need at least 1-2 business days notice), you can change the amount or cancel completely. This is really helpful for estimated taxes since our income can be unpredictable throughout the year. I've had to adjust my Q3 and Q4 payments several times when projects got delayed or canceled.
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