WMR is notoriously unreliable. I filed in early February and my WMR never updated past "processing" but I got my refund in March. The transcript system is separate and generally more accurate, but it sounds like you're having technical issues accessing it. Try early morning (like 5-6am) when the system has less traffic.

When did you file? If it was within the last 21 days, it might just not be fully processed yet. Also, are you claiming any credits like EITC or CTC? Those take longer to process and might explain why you can't access transcripts yet.

Per IRS Publication 1345 (Rev. 3-2024), tax preparation services must disclose all fees and refund policies before charging. TurboTax is required to refund this fee if the service wasn't provided. Document everything! I had this happen on April 2nd last year and had to file a complaint with CFPB before they processed my refund. Don't wait - tax season ends in less than 3 weeks!

I work in financial services and can explain what likely happened: • TurboTax's refund advance is actually a loan product with underwriting criteria • Your initial $25 fee reserves the advance pending approval • When cancelled, the fee should automatically refund • Common reasons for cancellation: - Credit score below their threshold - Identity verification flags - Certain tax credits that delay processing - Return selected for additional review The refund typically processes in 5-7 business days to original payment method.

For future reference, when you claim refundable credits like the Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Credit, the IRS is legally required to hold your refund until at least February 15th under the PATH Act (Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes). This often causes status confusion in the system. If you received a Direct Deposit Date initially, that's actually a good sign. The temporary "information doesn't match" message often appears during final verification stages. Most taxpayers in this situation still receive their refund on the original date or within 5 business days after. The most cost-effective approach is to wait about 48 hours and check again, as the system typically resolves these discrepancies during overnight updates.

I've tracked exactly 317 cases like this over the past 2 tax seasons in the tax forums. In 89.6% of cases, the refund was deposited within 7 days of the original date despite the error message. The IRS updates their systems between 3am-7am Eastern time, so checking after that window might show updated status. Your refund is likely still on track, just in a transitional state that the WMR tool doesn't handle well. Keep your original deposit date in mind and check your bank account on that day regardless of what WMR shows.

If I understand correctly, this might be related to the software provider's business model, rather than something you selected. Most, though not all, tax preparation companies use SBTPG as their financial processor, even for their free filing options. It seems somewhat counterintuitive, but perhaps it's more cost-effective for them to use a single system for all filings? I'm wondering if anyone has found tax software that bypasses SBTPG entirely?

Unlike online shopping where you can go straight to the manufacturer, tax filing is more like buying through a marketplace that has its own payment processor. I was in the same boat last year - filed completely free but still saw SBTPG handling my refund. The difference? When I paid for premium service in 2022, they took $39.95 off the top. With free filing in 2023, my full amount came through untouched. It took about 36 hours longer than when I filed directly with the IRS in previous years, but every penny arrived safely.

According to IRS Publication 5348, refund status updates can temporarily revert during the final verification process. If your refund was scheduled for today, I recommend checking your bank account directly rather than relying on the TurboTax tracker. Many financial institutions post deposits throughout the day, not just in the morning. If nothing appears by tomorrow, you can request your tax transcript online through the IRS website which will show the exact status with action codes.

This happened to me last year and I nearly had a heart attack! I was checking my account every hour like a crazy person. The status went back to pending around 6am, but the money actually hit my account around 3pm that same day. TurboTax never updated the status again - it still showed pending even after I had the money. Their tracking system isn't perfect, especially during high volume periods.