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TurboTax 5-day Early Refund Option Failed - Anyone with 2/24 DDD Seeing Movement?
Has anyone using TurboTax experienced issues with their 5-day early refund option? According to their support page (https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support), they're supposed to expedite your refund, but mine now shows they couldn't process it that way. I'm specifically looking for feedback from others who have a direct deposit date (DDD) of 2/24 with fees being deducted from their refund. Have you seen any movement in your accounts? I've checked both the IRS2Go app and my bank portal multiple times but nothing's changed since yesterday.
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I'm dealing with the exact same situation! Filed through TurboTax on 2/1, got accepted same day, and have a 2/24 DDD but their 5-day early option completely failed. What's really annoying is that I specifically paid extra for this feature based on their marketing promises. I've been checking my account obsessively since Monday thinking maybe it would show up, but nothing yet. Called my bank (Chase) and they confirmed no pending deposits. The frustrating part is TurboTax's website just shows "Your refund is being processed" with no real timeline or explanation for why the early deposit didn't work. Has anyone with a 2/24 DDD actually received their deposit yet today? I'm trying to figure out if this is a widespread delay or if some people are getting theirs on schedule. Really hoping it shows up by tomorrow morning since that's the actual DDD date, but this whole experience has me questioning whether I'll use TurboTax again next year.
@Sophia Carson I m'in almost the exact same boat! Filed on 2/3, accepted immediately, 2/24 DDD, and the early deposit feature totally flopped. I ve'been refreshing my banking app like it s'going to magically make the money appear faster 😅 What really gets me is that TurboTax still charged the full fee for the expedited "service" that didn t'happen. I m'with Wells Fargo and they usually post ACH transfers around 2-3am, so I m'hoping to wake up to good news tomorrow morning. Based on what others are saying here, it sounds like we should definitely see our refunds by tomorrow the (actual DDD even) though the early option failed. Still super frustrating though - this was supposed to be one of TurboTax s'selling points and it completely didn t'deliver. Definitely reconsidering my tax prep choice for next year too!
I'm seeing this exact same pattern across multiple tax prep companies this year, not just TurboTax. It seems like the third-party banks (TPG, Republic Bank, etc.) have gotten much more conservative with their early deposit policies after some regulatory changes. For those with 2/24 DDDs still waiting - I've been tracking this on Reddit and other forums, and about 85% of people with that date received their deposits between 12am-6am on 2/24 (today), even when the early option failed. The remaining 15% got theirs by end of business today. One thing I learned from my CPA friend: the "early deposit" is really just the bank choosing to release funds before the official settlement date. When they decline to do this (which happens more often now), you still get your money on the actual DDD - it's just not "early" anymore. Check your accounts again tonight/early tomorrow morning. Based on the data I'm seeing, you should have your refund by then even without the early feature working.
This is really helpful data, thanks for tracking this across platforms! It's reassuring to know that most people with 2/24 DDDs are getting their refunds today even with the early deposit failures. I'm new to this whole process (first time filing myself instead of having my parents' accountant do it) and was starting to panic that something went wrong with my return. The explanation about it being the bank's choice to release funds early makes total sense - I guess I naively thought "guaranteed 5-day early deposit" actually meant guaranteed. Lesson learned for next year! I'll definitely check my account first thing tomorrow morning and hopefully join the 85% who got theirs on time. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences here, it's way more informative than anything I could get from TurboTax customer service!
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For your truck question - be SUPER careful here. I made a $19k mistake my first year in business by assuming I could just deduct a vehicle purchase 100%. If you're using the vehicle EXCLUSIVELY for business (like, literally never for personal use), you might be able to deduct the full amount under Section 179. But if you use it for personal stuff too (even occasionally), you can only deduct the business-use percentage. Also, SUVs and trucks over 6,000 lbs have different rules than smaller vehicles. Make sure you know which category yours falls into!
This!! I got audited because I claimed 100% business use on my truck when really it was more like 85%. Had to pay back taxes plus penalties. Not fun.
Hey Vince! Congrats on your business success so far - that's awesome that it's doing better than expected! Just to add to the great advice already shared here: since you're only 4 months in, you're actually in a perfect position to set up good tax habits from the start. The quarterly payment system everyone mentioned is definitely the way to go, and you're not too late to start. For your $26k truck scenario - the key thing is documentation. Keep a detailed log of every business trip (date, destination, business purpose, mileage). If you use it for any personal driving, calculate that percentage because the IRS will want to see those numbers if they ever audit. One more tip that saved me in my first year: open a separate business savings account specifically for taxes. Every time you get paid, immediately transfer 25-30% into that account. It makes quarterly payments so much less stressful when the money is already set aside and earmarked for taxes. You're asking all the right questions - way better to figure this out now than scramble at tax time!
This is such solid advice! The separate tax savings account tip is brilliant - I wish someone had told me that when I was starting out. I'm curious though, is 25-30% typically enough for most small businesses? I've heard some people recommend setting aside even more, especially if you're in a higher income bracket or live in a state with income tax. Also, do you recommend keeping that tax money in a regular savings account or something that earns a bit more interest since you'll be holding it for months at a time?
Great question about the percentage! You're absolutely right that 25-30% might not be enough depending on your situation. I actually learned this the hard way my second year when my income jumped significantly. For federal taxes alone, you could be looking at 15.3% for self-employment tax plus your regular income tax rate (which could be 22% or higher depending on your total income). Add state taxes on top of that, and you could easily need 35-40% or more. I'd recommend starting with 30% and adjusting up if needed. It's better to have too much set aside than not enough! As for where to keep the money - I use a high-yield savings account that's currently earning around 4-5% APY. Since you're holding the money for 3-12 months at a time, that extra interest actually adds up. Just make sure it's easily accessible and not tied up in CDs or anything that might have penalties for early withdrawal. Some people use money market accounts or even short-term Treasury bills, but honestly the simplicity of a good high-yield savings account works great for most small business owners.
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Has anyone used QuickBooks for tracking these home office reimbursements in an S-corp? I'm trying to figure out the best way to handle the accounting part of this.
I use QuickBooks for my S-corp and set up a specific expense category for "Officer Reimbursements" with subcategories including "Home Office." I have a recurring monthly reimbursement transaction based on my calculated amount. Each quarter, I attach a worksheet showing the calculation and receipts for major home expenses to the transaction in QB for documentation.
This is exactly the situation I found myself in when I switched from LLC to S-corp last year! One thing I learned the hard way is that you absolutely need to establish that Accountable Plan in writing BEFORE you start making reimbursements - don't just start paying yourself and figure it out later. I made the mistake of doing informal reimbursements for the first few months, and my accountant had to help me clean it up retroactively. Now I have a formal board resolution (even though I'm the only shareholder) that establishes the plan and specifies what expenses are covered, documentation requirements, and timing for submissions. For the home office calculation, I measure my dedicated office space monthly and keep a simple spreadsheet tracking utilities, mortgage interest, insurance, and maintenance costs. Then I apply my business percentage (about 12% in my case) and reimburse myself monthly. It's way more paperwork than the old Schedule C simplified method, but the tax benefits of the S-corp structure make it worthwhile. The key is treating yourself like any other employee - formal documentation, regular processes, and keeping everything at arm's length even though you own the company.
This is really helpful Miranda! I'm just starting my S-corp conversion process and didn't realize how important the timing was for establishing the Accountable Plan. When you say "board resolution," is that something I can write myself or do I need a lawyer? Also, for the monthly expense tracking, do you literally measure your office space every month or just do it once and use that percentage going forward? I want to make sure I'm not overdoing the documentation but also not leaving myself vulnerable to audit issues.
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Cycle 03 here too! Filed 1/30 with EIC/ACTC and still waiting. From what I've learned lurking this sub, PATH Act basically puts everything on pause until Feb 15th no matter what cycle you are. Your transcript won't show the 846 refund code until after PATH lifts. The daily processing just means you'll be in the first wave once they start releasing refunds again. Hang in there! 🤞
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The refund amount typically disappears for exactly 9-12 days during PATH verification. 87% of affected returns see their amount return within this timeframe. The remaining 13% may take up to 21 days if selected for additional verification. Military returns with PCS orders are prioritized in 73% of cases once they clear the initial PATH hold.
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Alicia Stern
•Does this verification process include cross-referencing W-2 data with employer submissions? I'm concerned about potential discrepancies triggering additional delays beyond the standard PATH verification timeline.
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Gabriel Graham
•Thank you for providing those specific statistics - really helps put my mind at ease. I filed on February 3rd and just got the PATH message yesterday (March 1st). Hoping to see movement by mid-March based on your timeline.
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Liam O'Sullivan
Hey Aiden! Totally understand the stress, especially with a PCS move coming up. I went through this exact same thing last year - PATH message showed up and my refund amount just vanished from WMR for about 10 days. Nearly gave me a heart attack! But it came back and I got my deposit right on schedule. The IRS systems just go into "processing mode" during PATH verification and hide the amount while they do their thing. Since you're military, once it clears PATH you should move through pretty quickly. Hang in there! 🇺🇸
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Savanna Franklin
•Thanks for sharing your experience, Liam! This is really reassuring to hear from someone who's been through it. I'm actually going through the exact same thing right now - filed early February and just got hit with the PATH message yesterday. Seeing my refund amount disappear was definitely panic-inducing! Good to know military families typically get prioritized once the hold lifts. Did you notice any specific timeline differences being military vs civilian processing?
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