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Been trying to call the IRS to check on mine (also Chime, also NC) and it's impossible to get through. Spent 3 hours on hold yesterday before getting disconnected. Anyone know a better way to reach them?
I was in the same boat last week and used Claimyr.com to get through to the IRS. They called me back when an agent was available instead of me sitting on hold for hours. Actually spoke to someone who confirmed my refund was approved and gave me the exact deposit date. Worth every penny since I needed that info for planning some bills. Here's their link: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c
Just got mine today! Chime user in Greensboro. Filed Feb 3rd, had the PATH Act delay, but it finally came through. Hang in there!
I would caution against assuming there's a problem just yet. The IRS processing times have been... unpredictable in recent years. While most returns might process within the standard 21-day window, many perfectly fine returns take longer, especially during peak filing season. It might be worth checking your transcript if possible, though sometimes even that shows nothing until processing is complete. The mortgage interest and property tax deductions probably aren't causing delays unless there's a significant mismatch with what your lender reported.
Based on the 2024 filing patterns I've been tracking since January 29th, Chime and other online banks are consistently releasing funds 1-3 days before the official DDD. I received my own refund on February 14th despite having a DDD of February 16th. If you have a traditional bank, expect the funds on your actual DDD, not before. The trace number appears approximately 24-36 hours before the deposit hits your account.
I've seen this happen with multiple online banks, not just Chime. Last year I had my refund go to Current and it arrived 2 days early. The year before that I used Cash App and it was 1 day early. It's definitely a feature of these fintech banks, not just luck or coincidence. Has anyone tried Varo this year? I'm wondering if they're also releasing funds early like they did last tax season.
Does anyone know if this applies to amended returns as well? I filed my original return on February 15th but had to submit an amendment on March 10th. Should I expect the same timeline, or does the amendment restart the clock entirely?
When you filed your amendment, did you receive any acknowledgment from the IRS? I'm in a similar situation and wondering what to expect.
I amended my return last year on March 5th after filing the original in February, and it took exactly 16 weeks to process. The IRS says to allow up to 20 weeks for amended returns, and in my experience, they use most of that time.
Let me clarify something important about these deposit dates. The DDD on your transcript is the date the IRS releases the funds, not necessarily when you'll see it in your bank account. Depending on your financial institution, it could be same-day or take up to 5 business days. This is different from tax returns filed in January, which often process faster because the volume is lower compared to February filings.
This is really helpful information! I was wondering why there seemed to be a discrepancy between when people report getting their refunds versus the dates on their transcripts.
Noland Curtis
I've been tracking Card.com deposit patterns for several years. There's a consistent trend. Most deposits arrive between 12pm-5pm on the exact DDD. Some premium accounts may receive funds one day early. Check your account type to set proper expectations. The IRS sends funds in batches, not all at once. Your batch might be scheduled for later in the day. I wouldn't worry until after 6pm on your DDD.
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Kingston Bellamy
ā¢Thank you for this detailed information. I checked my account type and I have their standard account, not premium. I'll adjust my expectations accordingly and won't start worrying until after 6pm tomorrow. I appreciate the context about batch processing - that explains a lot about why some people report getting deposits at different times of day.
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Diez Ellis
I just got my deposit from Card.com about an hour ago! Had DDD of 3/15 too. Filed using standard deduction, no EITC or CTC. Transcript showed TC 846 with today's date. Amount matched exactly what WMR showed. No pending period - funds immediately available. So relieved because I was getting anxious checking my account every 15 minutes since midnight!
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