Direct Deposit Date 5/8 via TurboTax with Fee Deduction - CashApp Timeline?
I require information regarding the timeline for my tax refund deposit. I have completed my filing through TurboTax with a designated direct deposit date (DDD) of May 8, 2024. The fees were configured for deduction from the refund amount. I'm seeking confirmation from individuals who have experienced similar processing parameters regarding: 1) When SBTPG (Santa Barbara Tax Products Group) status will reflect updates, and 2) Anticipated timeline for funds to appear in CashApp account. Any technical insights on the standard processing timeframe would be appreciated.
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Mei Lin
SBTPG typically processes within 24-48 hours of receiving funds. This is separate from your DDD. They receive it first. Then they take fees. Then they forward remainder. CashApp usually shows pending deposits early. Sometimes day before scheduled date. Sometimes same day. Depends on their processing queue.
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Liam Fitzgerald
Thanks for the timeline breakdown. I have a DDD of May 10th, so this helps me understand what to expect in the coming days.
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Amara Nnamani
This matches what happened with my refund last year. I remember SBTPG took exactly 28 hours from when they received it to when it hit my account. The waiting is always the hardest part!
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Giovanni Mancini
I would just add... be careful about checking the SBTPG tracker too often. In my experience, sometimes it doesn't update until after the money has already been sent. I was worried last year when mine still showed as "pending" even though the money was already in my account.
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NebulaNinja
Man, the SBTPG dance is always a fun one! 😂 Last year I refreshed that page probably 200 times in two days. For what it's worth, my DDD was on a Wednesday too, and I got my deposit around 3pm Tuesday. Early deposits seem to be CashApp's thing... though I'm slightly worried this year since they've changed some of their banking partners.
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
I tracked exactly 7 refunds through this process last year (tax preparer). The average time from DDD to CashApp deposit was 31.4 hours. The fastest was 17 hours. The slowest was 52 hours. Have you checked your transcript codes? I used https://taxr.ai last year to analyze my clients' transcripts and it predicted the exact deposit time for 6 out of 7 clients. It showed which SBTPG processing batch each refund was in based on the transcript codes. Much more precise than guessing based on DDD alone.
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Dylan Mitchell
I just went through this exact process. Here's what happened: Step 1: My transcript showed DDD of 4/24 Step 2: SBTPG received my refund on 4/24 at 6am Step 3: SBTPG processed and took their fees (about 5 hours) Step 4: SBTPG sent remaining balance to my CashApp (around noon) Step 5: CashApp showed pending deposit around 3pm Step 6: Money was available in CashApp at 9pm - SAME DAY as my DDD The key is watching the SBTPG portal. Once it shows "funded," you're close.
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Sofia Morales
I should note that according to IRS Publication 1345 (page 47), refund transfers must be processed within 24 hours of receipt by the financial institution. So while many people see same-day processing like you did, they technically have until the next business day to complete the transfer.
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Dmitry Popov
This is driving me crazy! My DDD was yesterday and SBTPG still shows nothing! I'm so frustrated because I need this money for my car payment that's due tomorrow! Why is mine taking longer than yours did??
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Ava Garcia
omg the SBTPG thing is sooo confusing! i didn't even know i had to check a separate website until now 🤦♀️ thx for the breakdown, super helpful for a first-timer like me!
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StarSailor}
Did your SBTPG status update before or after the IRS Where's My Refund tool? I've heard SBTPG sometimes gets the info before WMR updates, but in other cases it's the opposite. Which happened first in your case?
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Miguel Silva
I've been through this exact scenario twice. Both times I called the IRS to confirm everything was on track. Waiting on hold for 3+ hours each time. Complete waste of time. Last time I used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and got through in 15 minutes. Agent confirmed SBTPG received my refund. Said CashApp typically posts within 24 hours after SBTPG processes. Worth the call just for peace of mind.
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Zainab Ismail
Be careful with CashApp for tax refunds. I had my DDD on 4/12. SBTPG showed funded on 4/13. CashApp never received it. Took two weeks to trace the funds. SBTPG claimed they sent it. CashApp claimed they never received it. Who was responsible? Neither would say. Have you confirmed your account details are correct? Have you received direct deposits to this CashApp account before? Do you have transaction notifications enabled? What's your backup plan if there's an issue?
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Connor O'Neill
This is exactly why I always recommend having a paper trail for important transactions. Did you ever find out what happened to your funds? Were you able to resolve it without having to file a formal dispute?
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Mei Lin
I had something similar happen last year. Called SBTPG daily for a week. They finally admitted the routing number was entered incorrectly on their end. Got a paper check 3 weeks later. Always screenshot everything now.
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
How long did it take for SBTPG to initiate the trace? I've heard they make you wait 5 business days before they'll even look into missing deposits. Did they give you any timeline estimates?
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Dylan Mitchell
When this happened to me, I found out CashApp had flagged the deposit as suspicious because it was significantly larger than my usual deposits. Did you check if it was held for review in your CashApp security settings? That's where mine was hiding.
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Yara Nassar
My DDD was April 17th through TurboTax with fees deducted. SBTPG received funds at 06:12 EST on DDD. Processing completed at 13:47 EST. Funds appeared in CashApp at 17:23 EST same day. Transaction metadata showed "ACH DEPOSIT - SBTPG LLC" with correct amount minus $39.95 TurboTax fees. CashApp typically processes ACH transfers in batches at 09:00, 13:00, and 17:00 EST based on my observation of multiple deposits.
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Keisha Robinson
I've been through this process multiple times. Here's what you need to know: • Your DDD (5/8) is when IRS releases funds to SBTPG • SBTPG typically processes same day if received before 12pm EST • They deduct fees and forward remaining balance • CashApp usually makes funds available same day as receipt • SBTPG portal updates can lag by several hours • Most people see funds 0-24 hours after DDD Hang tight! You're in the final stretch.
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Miguel Silva
Does SBTPG send notification emails when they process the refund? I've been checking my email every hour and haven't seen anything yet.
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Zainab Ismail
I've used CashApp for three years of tax refunds. First year it came a day early. Second year it came exactly on DDD. This year it came a day late. There's really no consistent pattern I can find.
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Yara Nassar
SBTPG website shows status as "unfunded" until funds are received from IRS. Status changes to "funded" when received. Final status is "completed" when processed and forwarded to bank. Refresh interval is approximately 2 hours.
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GalaxyGuardian
Warning from personal experience: SBTPG has a fraud detection system that can delay transfers. If your refund amount is significantly different from previous years or exceeds certain thresholds, they may place a 24-48 hour administrative hold. This happened to me with a $7,800 refund last year. The hold isn't visible on their tracker - it still shows as "processing." If you're approaching 48 hours post-DDD with no movement, contact SBTPG directly at 800-901-6663 and request a manual review of your account status.
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Paolo Ricci
Has anyone received their refund through CashApp on a weekend? My DDD is this Friday (5/10) and I'm wondering if I should expect to wait until Monday if it doesn't process on Friday?
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