Anyone else having issues cashing TurboTax class action settlement checks?
I received a settlement check from intuit about 2 weeks ago. Tried to cash it at my bank and they said it was rejected. Called the number on the check and they said to try a different bank - tried that and got rejected again. Tried to mobile deposit through my banking app and that got rejected too. Anyone else having trouble with these settlement checks? Its only for $38 but still money is money and im starting to think this was all just for show and they never intended to actually pay anyone.
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Kylo Ren
Yes, this is a known issue with the TurboTax class action settlement checks. The problem is that the settlement administrator used a specific bank (Huntington National Bank) as the payment processor, and some banks are having trouble processing these checks due to verification issues. Here's what you can try: 1. Go directly to the issuing bank (Huntington) if there's one near you 2. Try cashing at a major retailer like Walmart or grocery stores that offer check cashing services 3. Call the settlement administrator again and request a different payment method 4. Some people have had success going to smaller local banks or credit unions The settlement is legitimate and they are required to honor these payments, but the distribution method has been problematic. If all else fails, contact your state attorney general's office as they're collecting complaints about this issue.
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Paige Cantoni
Thanks for the info! I'll try walmart next. Didn't even think of that option.
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Nina Fitzgerald
I had the same issue and went to a check cashing place. They took a fee but at least I got most of the money. better than nothing i guess.
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Jason Brewer
I called the settlement administrator and they reissued my check after 3 weeks of complaining. New one worked at my bank.
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Kiara Fisherman
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Kiara Fisherman
Not an ad - just sharing what worked for me after weeks of frustration. But whatever, keep struggling if that's what you prefer 🤷♀️
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Christian Bierman
I had this same isssue with my settlement check. After getting rejected at 2 different banks, I finally managed to get someone on the phone at the IRS using this app called Claimyr. Got connected to a real person in about 25 minutes instead of waiting for hours or days. The agent I spoke with explained that this is happening to lots of people and gave me the direct number to the settlement administrator's escalation team. Talking to an actual human at the IRS got everything resolved and I got a new check that actually worked. claimyr.com saved me so much time and frustration - totally worth it.
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How does this app work? I've been trying to reach the IRS for weeks with no luck.
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Christian Bierman
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Lucas Lindsey
Another day another miracle solution that probably doesn't work 🤡
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Sophie Duck
Actually I used it too. It's legit. I was skeptical at first but it got me through to someone at the IRS in about an hour. After trying for DAYS on my own and getting disconnected every time.
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Christian Bierman
Ignore the haters. It worked for me after I spent literal days trying to get through the normal way. The IRS phone system is completely broken - this was the only way I could actually talk to someone.
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Austin Leonard
YES! Im having the exact same problem. tried to cash my settlement check ($42) at Chase and they said it was invalid. Then tried at a local credit union and they wouldnt take it either. This whole settlment thing feels like a scam to make it look like they're giving money back when really they know most people won't be able to actually cash the checks. So frustrating.
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Anita George
I got mine cashed no problem at Wells Fargo. Maybe try there?
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Paige Cantoni
Thanks, there's one near me so I'll give it a shot tomorrow.
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Abigail Spencer
Same, Wells Fargo worked for me too but my friend with Bank of America got rejected.
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Logan Chiang
this is why class action lawsuits are such BS. lawyers get millions, we get $38 checks that don't even work 🙃
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Isla Fischer
Facts. I got one of those Equifax settlement checks a couple years ago. It was for $1.23. Not even kidding. Lawyers probably made bank tho.
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Miles Hammonds
THIS!!! 💯 The whole system is rigged against regular people
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Ruby Blake
Mine worked fine at the grocery store customer service desk. They charged me $5 to cash it but at least I got most of it.
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Micah Franklin
You know what's rediculous? I didnt even know I was part of the settlement until I randomly got a check. Then when I try to cash it, cant even do that. The whole thing is so stupid and honestly feels like TurboTax just trying to check boxes so they can say they paid people back.
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Ella Harper
Same here! Had no idea I was eligible until check showed up.
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PrinceJoe
I had to go to the actual bank that issued the check (Huntington). Luckily there was one 20 minutes from my house. If you don't have one nearby, you might be out of luck unless you try a check cashing service.
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Paige Cantoni
No Huntington banks anywhere near me unfortunately 😞
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Brooklyn Knight
Has anyone tried calling Intuit directly? Maybe they can help? This seems like a massive faillure on their end.
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Owen Devar
Lol good luck getting through to Intuit customer service. You'll die of old age first.
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Daniel Rivera
I tried. They said it's not their problem and to contact the settlement administrator. Classic corporate runaround.
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