How soon did you receive your refund after identity verification? Normal return flagged for ID verification with no changes

Filed my return back in mid-April 2024 and randomly got selected for identity verification in early May. Nothing changed from previous years so I have no idea why they flagged me. Completed the ID verification online immediately after receiving the letter. The IRS says it could take up to 9 weeks to process after verification, but that seems excessive for a simple return with no changes from previous years. Has anyone gone through this recently? How long did it actually take for your refund to arrive after completing the verification process? Just trying to get some realistic expectations here because I was counting on this money.

SBTPG status changed from 'Funded' to 'Unfunded' with "Unknown" refund details after $5,678 tax refund DDD (3/16) - nothing in bank yet

Best tax filing alternatives to TurboTax for maximizing refund?

I've been using TurboTax for the last few years to handle my tax returns, but I'm starting to wonder if there are better options out there. My refund last year was pretty disappointing compared to what I was expecting. I've heard some people say they get more money back using different tax software. What are some other trusted sites or services people use that might help me get the maximum refund possible? I don't have a super complicated situation - just W2 income, some student loan interest, and a few basic deductions. But I want to make sure I'm not leaving money on the table.

FINALLY got my tax refund after 9 months of waiting - planning a McDonald's celebration for my kids!

After waiting since I filed in March 2024, my tax refund of $5,870 finally hit my account this morning! I've been checking WMR and transcripts every day for months, calling the IRS countless times, and getting nowhere. The money went on hold because of some identity verification issue that I was never notified about. I finally reached an agent last month who cleared everything up and put my refund into processing. First thing I'm doing today is taking my kids to McDonald's and letting them order absolutely anything they want - no budget limits! They've been so patient while I've been stressing about this money. We've had to put off so many things waiting for this refund. Anyone else celebrate when their refund finally comes through after a long wait?

TurboTax charged me $258 for "Live Premium" services I never used - refund scheduled for 3/16 still missing

Just discovered TurboTax charged me $258 for filing my taxes! I've been checking my refund status (my direct deposit date is supposed to be 3/16) with no money showing up yet. Got frustrated and decided to check my TurboTax account to see if there was any info there. That's when I saw they charged me for "TurboTax Live Premium" at $169, plus $49 for state filing (New York), and a $40 "Refund Processing Service Fee" which I don't remember agreeing to. When I logged into my TurboTax account and went to the "Documents" section, I saw the complete breakdown: TurboTax Live Premium: $169 TurboTax State: New York: $49 Refund Processing Service Fee: $40 Total (3 items): $258 plus applicable sales tax I never asked for premium services - I did everything myself! I didn't need or use any of the "Live help" features they offer. I did request a refund advance that I never even received. For this amount I could have gone to an actual tax professional instead of doing it all myself. Has anyone else been surprised by these crazy fees? I don't recall agreeing to the "Refund Processing Service Fee" at all, and I certainly didn't need the premium version when I prepared everything on my own. Is there any way to dispute these charges or get a partial refund from TurboTax?

IRS transcript shows "RETURN NOT PRESENT" despite TurboTax acceptance in March - $3,450 refund missing

I submitted my 2024 tax return through TurboTax on March 15th and got an acceptance notification the same day. TurboTax has been telling me my refund should have been deposited by April 5th, but when I check my bank account there's nothing there. I decided to check my transcript today (April 17th) and I'm completely confused by what I'm seeing. When I logged into the IRS website today, I pulled my Account Transcript and here's what it shows: Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury This Product Contains Sensitive Taxpayer Data Request Date: 02-24-2025 Response Date: 02-24-2025 Tracking Number: 10. Account Transcript FORM NUMBER: 1040 TAX PERIOD: Dec. 31, 2024 ANY MINUS SIGN SHOWN BELOW SIGNIFIES A CREDIT AMOUNT ACCOUNT BALANCE: 0.00 ACCRUED INTEREST: 0.00 AS OF: Mar. 10, 2025 ACCRUED PENALTY: 0.00 AS OF: Mar. 10, 2025 ACCOUNT BALANCE PLUS ACCRUALS (this is not a payoff amount): 0.00 INFORMATION FROM THE RETURN OR AS ADJUSTED EXEMPTIONS: 00 FILING STATUS: Head of Household ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME: TAXABLE INCOME: TAX PER RETURN: SE TAXABLE INCOME TAXPAYER: SE TAXABLE INCOME SPOUSE: TOTAL SELF EMPLOYMENT TAX: RETURN NOT PRESENT FOR THIS ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS CODE EXPLANATION OF TRANSACTION CYCLE DATE AMOUNT No tax return filed This Product Contains Sensitive Taxpayer Data I'm absolutely confused because it says "RETURN NOT PRESENT FOR THIS ACCOUNT" and "No tax return filed" at the bottom of the transactions section. How can this be when TurboTax confirmed my acceptance on March 15th? I filed as Head of Household, which is correctly shown on the transcript, but there's no other information filled in. I'm supposed to be getting back around $3,450 and I was really counting on this money for some urgent bills. Is there something wrong with my return? Did it somehow get lost in the IRS system after the acceptance notification? Should I be contacting the IRS directly or resubmitting my taxes through TurboTax? Has anyone else experienced this discrepancy between TurboTax acceptance and the IRS transcript showing no return filed?

Has anyone who filed on 4/15 with Credit Karma received their DD trace number yet?

I filed my taxes on April 15th with Credit Karma. My return was accepted right away and WMR showed "Refund Approved" by April 29th. It said direct deposit would be sent on May 7th. It's now May 20th and there's no money in my account. I called the IRS and they said I need to wait 21 days after the deposit date before they can start a trace. Has anyone else who filed around tax day with CK had this issue or gotten their trace number yet? I'm getting worried because I already made plans for that refund ($4,150) and this waiting is killing me.

Has anyone with Direct Deposit Date of 3/18 seen a trace number on SBTPG yet?

I filed my taxes with TurboTax on February 15, 2025 and got accepted right away. WMR tool showed my return was approved with a direct deposit date of March 18, 2025. That date came and went - no deposit. I checked my bank account for 4 days straight and still nothing. When I go to the SBTPG site (Santa Barbara Tax Products Group) which handles the refund transfers for TurboTax, I don't see any trace number yet. Has anyone with the same DDD actually received their money or at least have a trace number showing? It's been almost a week now and I'm getting anxious about my refund of $4,270.

Everyone getting refunds except me - Chime DDD 2/28 but still waiting for deposit

Seems like everybody and their mama got their tax refunds already but here I am still waiting. My direct deposit date was 2/28, and I bank with Chime who's supposed to be quick with deposits. Been refreshing my app constantly since yesterday morning. Anyone else in the same situation or is it just me getting screwed over? Starting to wonder if I should be calling the IRS or if I just need to be more patient.

Refund stuck in limbo since 4/12 - SBTPG shows sent but no trace number and bank has nothing

Filed through TurboTax on 3/15. IRS approved my refund and says it was deposited on 4/12. Its been 5 days now and still nothing in my account. When I call the automated system at SBTPG, it says the money has been sent to my bank, but there's no trace number. I've checked with my bank multiple times and they don't see any pending deposits. Been trying to get through to a human at SBTPG but after being on hold forever nobody picks up. Anyone else experiencing this? Any ideas what to do next? Getting really frustrated because I need this money.