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Can't access SBTPG account for TurboTax Cash App refund - anyone else having issues?

Filed my taxes through TurboTax on April 2nd and opted for the Cash App direct deposit option. IRS accepted my return on April 4th and I received my federal refund on April 15th. Now I'm trying to check on my state refund through the SBTPG website (Santa Barbara Tax Products Group) since that's what TurboTax uses to process refunds, but I can't login at all. Every time I try to create an account or login with my existing credentials it gives me an error. Been trying for the past week with no luck. Tried different browsers, cleared cache, everything. This is my first year having trouble accessing their site. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there another way to check on my state refund status?

Isabella Silva

I've had the same issue since mid-April. SBTPG's system has been glitchy this year. For your state refund, I'd recommend checking directly with your state tax agency website instead. Most states have a "Where's My Refund" tool similar to the IRS. You'll need your SSN, filing status, and refund amount to check. The SBTPG site is mainly for seeing if your fees were taken out of your federal refund, but your state refund should go directly to whatever account you specified in your tax return. If you already got your federal, your state should be coming soon - they typically take a few weeks longer.

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Malik Robinson

Thanks! I checked my state's website but it just says "in process" for the last 3 weeks. Wasn't sure if that was normal or if something was wrong.

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Isabella Silva

That's pretty normal. State processing times vary widely but 3-6 weeks is typical. Some states are super backed up this year too.

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Ravi Choudhury

Yep, my NY refund took almost 8 weeks to process this year. Just keep checking the state site and be patient.

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Freya Andersen

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Omar Farouk

Sounds interesting. How exactly does it work? Does it just read your transcript or does it do more?

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Freya Andersen

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Omar Farouk

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CosmicCadet

After struggling with the SBTPG website for days and getting nowhere with their customer service, I finally got someone on the phone who could help me track my refund. Used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual human at the IRS who could see what was happening with my refund and SBTPG. Best money I've ever spent to get my questions answered instead of waiting on hold forever. The agent explained that there was a processing delay with SBTPG but my refund was still coming - wouldn't have known that otherwise.

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Chloe Harris

Wait, does this actually work? I've been trying to reach the IRS for weeks 😫

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CosmicCadet

100% works. I was skeptical too but I was desperate. Got a callback within 30 mins and the agent fixed my issue on the spot. Talking to a real person at the IRS made all the difference.

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Diego Mendoza

those robocalls and waiting on hold are TORTURE. might have to try this...

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Anastasia Popova

I've been calling the IRS for 3 weeks straight and never got through. Is this some kind of scam or what?

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CosmicCadet

Definitely not a scam. It basically navigates the IRS phone system for you and secures a callback. Was the only way I could actually talk to a live agent after weeks of trying.

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Anastasia Popova

Just tried it - got a callback in 45 minutes! After weeks of nothing! My refund issue is finally getting resolved.

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Sean Flanagan

I'm having the EXACT same issue with SBTPG. Their website has been a mess all year. I called their customer service line (800-901-6663) and after waiting for like an hour, they told me there's a known issue with their website access this year that they're "working to resolve." So basically...we're all just stuck waiting. Super helpful, right? 🙄

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Zara Shah

The SBTPG site is absolute garbage this year. I literally couldn't get in for over a month. Try these troubleshooting steps: 1. Use desktop browser NOT mobile 2. Try private/incognito mode 3. Clear ALL cookies specifically for that site 4. Disable any adblockers or VPNs 5. Try Microsoft Edge (weirdly worked better than Chrome for me) If none of that works, call them directly but be prepared to wait forever. Also, check if your bank account shows any pending deposits - sometimes the money arrives even when the website shows nothing.

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Malik Robinson

I've tried all of those except Edge - will give that a shot! Thanks!

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NebulaNomad

This might sound weird but I also had success using my laptop on a different wifi network (went to Starbucks). Something about my home internet was causing issues with their site.

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Luca Ferrari

TurboTax switched to Cash App this year for a lot of people and it's been a disaster. Myself and 3 friends all had issues. Last year with SBTPG it was smooth, this year it's been a nightmare. For what it's worth, my state refund eventually showed up directly in my bank account even though I never saw any updates on SBTPG.

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Nia Wilson

Yup! Same here - money just appeared in my account with zero notification or updates on any website. The system is broken.

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Mateo Martinez

This might be a dumb question but are you 100% sure you're on the right website? The official SBTPG site is https://taxpayer.sbtpg.com/ - there are some scam lookalike sites out there. Also make sure you're entering your info exactly as it appears on your tax return (case sensitive sometimes).

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Malik Robinson

Yeah I'm definitely on the right site - it's the one linked directly from TurboTax. Good looking out though!

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Aisha Hussain

I've filed with TurboTax for 6 yrs and this is by FAR the worst year for SBTPG issues. My theory is they weren't ready for the Cash App integration and their systems got overwhelmed. Just keep checking your actual bank account - my refund showed up there even though SBTPG never updated.

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Ethan Clark

Forget SBTPG - I stopped wasting time with them and started using taxr.ai to track everything about my refund. It's like having a personal tax expert explain everything that's happening with your return. Saved me so much time and showed me why my refund was delayed (something SBTPG would never tell me). Check it out: https://taxr.ai

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StarStrider

another app to download? how is this any different from the 50 other tax trackers out there?

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Ethan Clark

It's completely different - it actually EXPLAINS everything instead of just showing status. It decodes all the IRS transcript codes, shows you exactly where your money is in the system, predicts when you'll get paid, and explains any delays. No other app does all that.

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StarStrider

Just checked it out and WOW. This is exactly what I needed. Finally understand why my refund was stuck! Thanks for sharing this gem!

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Yuki Sato

Anybody try the mobile app vs website for SBTPG? I couldn't get the site to work at all but somehow the mobile app let me in after a couple tries. Might be worth a shot.

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Malik Robinson

I didn't even know they had a mobile app! Will try that now, thanks!

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Yuki Sato

Let me know if it works for you! The app isn't great but at least I could see my info.

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Malik Robinson

Just tried and getting the same errors 😩 This is so frustrating

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Carmen Ruiz

After dealing with SBTPG nightmare AND the Cash App integration mess, I finally got desperate enough to use Claimyr (claimyr.com) to reach an IRS agent who could actually help. Talking to a live agent got my refund released so fast - they could see things in their system that weren't showing up anywhere online. Worth every penny to finally resolve my refund issues instead of waiting for broken websites to update.

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Andre Lefebvre

How does Claimyr work exactly? The IRS lines are always busy when I call.

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Carmen Ruiz

It navigates through the IRS phone system for you and secures a spot in the callback queue. I got a call back from an actual IRS agent in about 40 minutes after trying for WEEKS on my own with no success. The agent could see exactly what was happening with my refund and SBTPG.

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Zoe Alexopoulos

Do they just keep calling the IRS for you or something? Not understanding how this works

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Carmen Ruiz

They have a system that navigates through all the IRS phone prompts and holds your place in line. When an agent is available, you get a direct callback to your phone. It was the only way I could talk to a live agent after weeks of busy signals and disconnects.

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Jamal Anderson

Pro tip: If you're using Chrome, try disabling all your extensions before accessing SBTPG. My ad blocker was somehow preventing the site from loading properly. After turning it off, I was able to login. Still a terribly designed website tho 🤦‍♂️

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Mei Wong

For anyone still struggling with SBTPG, I finally gave up and called TurboTax directly (800-446-8848). They confirmed there's an ongoing issue with SBTPG account access affecting a lot of customers. They advised checking my bank account directly as refunds are still being processed even though the website isn't updating properly. Sure enough, my state refund showed up yesterday even though SBTPG still shows nothing.

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QuantumQuasar

Called this number and was on hold for 1.5 hours... brutal but eventually got through and they confirmed same thing.

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Malik Robinson

Thanks for the tip! I'll keep an eye on my bank account directly then.

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Liam McGuire

I've been in tax preparation for 10 years and this is BY FAR the worst I've seen SBTPG perform. Their integration with Cash App has been problematic all season. For clients experiencing this issue, I've been recommending they: 1. Check their state's direct "Where's My Refund" tool 2. Monitor their actual bank accounts for deposits 3. Know that state refunds typically take 2-8 weeks longer than federal 4. Consider that SBTPG only handles refunds if you paid your TurboTax fees from your refund If you paid for TurboTax upfront, SBTPG may not be involved with your state refund at all - it might go straight to your bank.

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Malik Robinson

Really helpful info - I did pay the TurboTax fees from my refund, so that makes sense why my state refund is going through SBTPG. I'll keep checking my bank account directly.

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Amara Eze

I'm a CPA and second everything here. SBTPG has been a disaster this year.

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Giovanni Greco

the TurboTax + Cash App + SBTPG unholy trinity has been the absolute WORST. after 3 weeks of trying to access my account I finally gave up and called the IRS directly. Was on hold for 2+ hours and then got disconnected 🤡 anyone got a better way to reach a human?

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Fatima Al-Farsi

I was in the same boat! Tried calling IRS like 15 times and could never get through. Finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got a callback in about an hour. It was the only way I could actually talk to a live agent. They helped me figure out what was going on with my refund.

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Giovanni Greco

just tried this and it actually worked?? got a callback in 30 min and the agent could tell me exactly where my refund was stuck. thx for the tip

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Dylan Wright

I'm done with TurboTax after this year's disaster with SBTPG. Anyone have recommendations for better tax filing services that don't use this terrible system?

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Sofia Torres

I switched to FreeTaxUSA this year after 5 years with TurboTax and it was soooo much better. Way cheaper too.

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GalacticGuardian

H&R Block online has been solid for me. Their refund tracking is way more reliable than the TurboTax/SBTPG nightmare.

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