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Credit Karma Updated! DDD 2/25 - Finally Getting My Refund!
Credit karma just hit 😁 DDD 2/25 Finally got my refund date after weeks of checking WMR like a crazy person! Anyone else in the 2/25 crew? Honestly thought I'd be waiting until March at this rate... The IRS system is such a joke sometimes, but hey, at least I'm getting paid! 💰
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Filed on 2/15/24 with TurboTax - Anyone have a DDD yet?
Hey everyone! I filed my taxes through TurboTax on February 15th and it was accepted the same day. We're now over a month in and I still don't have a deposit date. The WMR tool just shows the first bar with "Return Received" message. Anyone else file around the same time and already get their refund date? Starting to get a bit anxious since I was counting on this money for some car repairs. 🙃
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If it's been more than 21 days, you can actually call the IRS to check on your return status. After spending THREE DAYS trying to get through the regular IRS number with no luck, I used Claimyr.com and got connected to an agent in about 15 minutes. The agent was able to tell me exactly what was happening with my return and when to expect my refund. Best $20 I've spent this tax season considering how much time and frustration it saved me!
I've been trying to call the IRS for two days now! Might have to check this out if I don't see any movement by next week. Thanks for the tip!
I second this. Used Claimyr last week after trying for days to get through. The agent told me my return was just in normal processing and nothing was wrong. Huge relief after weeks of anxiety.
The IRS is saying 21 days is the standard processing time, but that's honestly just their best-case scenario. I'm a tax preparer and I've seen returns take anywhere from 8 days to 10+ weeks this season. As long as your WMR doesn't show an error message, you're probably fine - just caught in the backlog. This time of year is peak filing season, so everything slows down.
846 Code with 2-24 Date - When to Expect Refund with 5-Day Early Option?
According to my transcript, I got my 846 code with a date of 2-24. I opted for the 5 days early deposit feature with my tax preparer this year (first time trying this). Should I be expecting my refund today? TurboTax forums say different things, and IRS2Go isn't updating. As a gig worker, timing matters for my cash flow planning.
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I was in EXACTLY the same situation on February 12th this year. Had my 846 code but my "5 days early" refund was nowhere to be found. Tried calling my tax preparer but was on hold for 1 hour and 45 minutes before giving up. Finally used Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com) to get through to the IRS directly. They confirmed my refund was actually sent on the 846 date (not 5 days early) and that my tax preparer should have explained this better. Called the preparer again using Claimyr and got through in 20 minutes - they fixed it same day.
Wait, you had to pay a service to call your own tax preparer? That seems excessive. Couldn't you just walk into their office? Or email them?
These "5 days early" options are basically marketing gimmicks. I fell for it last year. What they don't tell you is it's actually a loan against your expected refund, not your actual refund arriving early. My experience: I had an 846 date of 3/17, opted for the "early" refund, and got absolutely nothing until 3/19 - two days AFTER my scheduled date. When I called to complain, they said the advance was "declined" but never bothered to tell me. Then my actual refund came through normal IRS channels. Check your tax prep paperwork carefully. There should be a separate disclosure about the refund advance with specific terms.
This matches my experience too. These refund advances are actually Refund Anticipation Loans (RALs) that have made a comeback in recent years under different marketing. The fine print usually states approval is not guaranteed, and the advance may be less than your full refund amount.
You make a good point about checking the paperwork. Most preparers require you to sign a separate agreement for the refund advance that explains it's a loan product. They typically also require you to have the refund deposited to their specific account or card, not your regular bank account.
Accepted on February 11th - Still Processing with No Issues Found
I'm wondering if others might be experiencing the same situation. My return was accepted on February 11th, but it's still showing as processing. I called the IRS to check if there were any problems, but they informed me that everything appears to be in order. They suggested I should wait a few more days. I filed through TurboTax and am trying to be patient, but it seems like an unusually long processing time.
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Have you checked if you have any past due debts that might cause an offset? Sometimes your refund gets held up because it's going to pay something else (student loans, child support, etc.). Not saying that's what's happening to you, but it's worth considering... unless you're one of those rare unicorns with no debt! *laughs in student loans*
According to IRS Publication 2043, normal processing time for e-filed returns should be 21 days. However, during peak filing season, this can extend significantly. I filed February 9th and just received my refund yesterday. The IRS representative I spoke with confirmed they're experiencing higher than normal verification rates due to identity theft prevention measures implemented for Tax Year 2023 returns.
The 21-day timeframe is more of a guideline than a guarantee. In my experience working with tax preparation, approximately 80% of returns are processed within this window, but seasonal factors can significantly impact processing times. February filers typically experience longer waits due to the high volume of early filers seeking quick refunds.
TurboTax Refund Advance Issue - Will I Still Get Direct Deposit?
According to IRS Publication 1345 (Rev. 1-2023), tax preparation companies offering refund advances must adhere to specific guidelines regarding disclosure of terms. I'm confused about my situation with TurboTax's refund advance program. They're now saying they couldn't expedite my return, so I won't be charged for their 5-day early access program. But I'm seeing others posting that they've received theirs already? Does this mean I won't get my refund via direct deposit at all? My spouse and I filed jointly for the first time this year, and I'm wondering if that's related to the issue? Any insights on what might be happening with my refund delivery method?
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If you're really concerned, you could always call TurboTax directly to confirm that your direct deposit info was correctly transmitted to the IRS. Their customer service line is actually pretty decent compared to trying to reach the IRS! Just be prepared with your TurboTax account info and they can tell you exactly what happened with both the advance program and your regular refund. I had to do this last year when I had a similar confusion, and they cleared it right up in about 10 minutes. 🤷♀️ Sometimes the simplest solution works!
Just to clarify - the message you received is specifically about TurboTax's Refund Advance program, which is a loan product offered through their banking partners. This is completely separate from your actual tax refund from the IRS. The message means you didn't qualify for their loan product (which is actually good because you avoid those fees!), but your tax refund will still be processed normally by the IRS and sent via whatever method you selected when filing (direct deposit if you provided bank details). The fact that you filed jointly for the first time shouldn't affect your direct deposit - the IRS handles joint returns every day without issues.
Keisha Robinson
Getting your refund is like watching a package delivery - except the tracking system is from 1995 and the delivery driver might take a month-long detour! When I needed to figure out why my refund was delayed last year, calling the IRS was impossible until I found Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com). It's like having a fast-pass at an amusement park - you skip the endless hold times and actually get to speak with an IRS agent who can see what's happening with your return. Saved me weeks of wondering and worrying!
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Dylan Mitchell
I used Claimyr last month when my return was stuck in processing for 6 weeks. They connected me to an agent in about 25 minutes. The agent confirmed they needed to verify my W2 information but that everything looked fine otherwise. Got my DDD the following week. Worth every penny for the peace of mind alone.
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Sofia Morales
I was super skeptical about this service too, but my cousin used it and swears by it. Apparently they use some kind of automated system that navigates the IRS phone tree and holds your place in line. Pretty clever when you think about it!
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GalaxyGuardian
Just a clarification for those who might not understand the terminology - DDD means "Direct Deposit Date" in IRS-speak. It's the date they schedule your refund to be sent to your financial institution. However, the actual posting to your account depends on your bank's processing schedule. ACH transfers typically take 1-2 business days to process, so a DDD of 2/25 means you'll likely see funds in your account between 2/25-2/27, assuming no banking holidays interfere. The IRS batch processing system is frustratingly opaque, but at least once you have a DDD, you're in the final stage.
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