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I think we should be careful about these refund advances in general. A friend of mine got one through Credit Karma/TurboTax last year and didn't realize they were charging him a "processing fee" that worked out to what would be about a 40% APR if it were a loan. The advances might seem convenient, but they're often just expensive ways to get money a few weeks earlier. If you can wait for the regular IRS processing, you'll get your full refund without giving up a percentage to these companies.
I had a similar experience with H&R Block's advance. They advertised "0% interest" but then charged a $39.95 "technology fee" on a $500 advance. When I calculated it out, that's basically a loan with almost 8% interest for a 3-week advance. Definitely not worth it.
Are there any advances that don't charge these hidden fees? Or are they all basically the same business model?
FYI - just checked the latest info for ya. For 2024 tax season, here's the deal with refund advances: - Credit Karma advance: ONLY thru TurboTax - H&R Block advance: ONLY if you file with them - Jackson Hewitt: Same deal, their advance only w/ their service - Liberty Tax: Yep, same story Basically, no tax prep company offers advances unless you file thru them. It's how they get customers. Most have minimum refund reqs (usually $500+) and most do some kind of credit check even tho they don't always admit it upfront.
Has anyone found a tax service that offers advances for smaller refund amounts? Mine will probably be around $300 this year.
Most of these services do a soft credit check which doesn't affect your score. It's not reported as a loan on your credit report since technically it's an advance on your own money, not a loan from the company. They're just taking on the risk that your refund might be reduced or rejected.
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My experience with acceptance times over the past 3 years: • 2022 taxes: Filed 2/3/2023 at 9am, accepted 2/3/2023 at 2pm (5 hours) • 2023 taxes: Filed 1/29/2024 at 7pm, accepted 1/30/2024 at 10am (15 hours) • 2021 taxes: Filed 3/15/2022 at 5pm, accepted 3/17/2022 at 9am (40 hours) Factors that seemed to matter: • Filing early in tax season = faster acceptance • Filing during business hours = faster acceptance • Simple return = faster acceptance
Try checking your tax software account instead of waiting for an email! I was feeling so anxious about not getting my acceptance notification, but when I logged into my TurboTax account, it showed my return was accepted 3 hours after filing! The email notification system sometimes lags behind the actual status. I'm so happy I checked there first instead of worrying needlessly!
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Last year my transcript updated on February 10th showing a deposit date of February 21st, even though the PATH hold was still technically in effect. The system processes returns in waves, and some get processed early but still wait for payment. I remember being in your exact position - checking daily and wondering what was happening. The good news is that if you're in an early batch, you'll likely receive your refund very soon after the 15th passes.
Could someone clarify the difference between Transaction Code 150 and Direct Deposit Date in this context? My transcript shows TC 150 dated 02/05/2024 but no DDD yet. Does this confirm I'm in a test batch, or is this normal processing sequence for PATH-affected returns?
I'm somewhat concerned about this as well. My transcript has shown a similar pattern, with the TC 150 posted but no refund date. It seems, perhaps, that our returns are being processed through the normal verification channels, but the final refund authorization is being withheld until after the PATH restrictions lift. Would appreciate if someone with more expertise could weigh in on this specific scenario.
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Technical solution breakdown for accessing transcripts: 1. ONLINE PORTAL (fastest): - Navigate to IRS.gov/account - Select "Create or View Your Account" - Complete Secure Access authentication (requires financial verification) - Select "Tax Records" then "Get Transcript" - Choose transcript type and tax year - Download PDF immediately 2. TRANSCRIPT BY MAIL (medium timeframe): - Visit IRS.gov/getTranscript - Select "Get Transcript by Mail" - Input SSN, DOB, address from most recent return - Select transcript type and tax year - Allow 5-10 business days for delivery 3. FORM 4506-T (slowest option): - Download Form 4506-T from IRS.gov - Complete all fields, especially Line 6 (transcript type) - Mail to appropriate IRS center based on your location - Processing time: 10-15 business days Caveat: If you've implemented a credit freeze with the credit bureaus, you'll need to temporarily lift it before attempting online verification.
NGL, I had major probs with the online system back in Jan. Got locked out 3x trying to verify my ID! Finally called the transcript request line (800-908-9946) and used the automated system. Super easy - just needed my SSN, DOB, and mailing address. Transcripts showed up in my mailbox about a week later. Def not as fast as online, but way less headache. Feel ya on the hedge maze comparison - IRS systems can be a nightmare! Hope u get what u need without too much hassle.
Charlie Yang
I've been filing early with EITC for the past 5 years, and the whole "test batch" thing is somewhat overhyped in these forums. In my experience, the real difference isn't whether you're in a test batch, but whether your return has any complexity that might trigger additional review. Last year I filed January 20th, was accepted same day, and got my refund February 27th. The year before, I filed January 24th and still got my refund on February 25th. The PATH Act hold is the main factor, not the test batch status. Has anyone actually seen evidence that test batch returns come significantly earlier than others once the PATH Act hold lifts?
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Grace Patel
The confusion around test batches vs. PATH Act holds is because the IRS doesn't clearly communicate about their internal processes. According to Internal Revenue Code § 6402(m) and the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015, the IRS CANNOT issue refunds for returns claiming EITC or CTC before February 15th - this is federal law, not just IRS policy. What's frustrating is that being in a test batch doesn't exempt you from this requirement. It's absolutely infuriating that they don't just tell people directly "your return is fully processed and will be released on February 15th" instead of making us guess based on cryptic transcript codes. The IRS Taxpayer Advocate has repeatedly criticized this lack of transparency in their annual reports to Congress.
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