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Direct Deposit scheduled for 3/18 via CashApp but no money received - anyone had this happen?

I checked my tax transcript and it shows a direct deposit date of 3/18 with my CashApp account. I even got a trace number from the IRS. But it's now 3/18 and nothing has been deposited yet - not even showing as pending in CashApp. Has anyone dealt with this before? Should I still expect my refund today or is something wrong? Starting to get worried since I really need this money.

Zara Mirza

This happens sometimes with these online banking apps. CashApp, Chime, and similar services occasionally have delays processing IRS deposits, especially during peak refund season. The trace number is good - it means the IRS has sent the payment. I would give it until the end of the business day, and if nothing shows up, call CashApp support first thing tomorrow. The IRS considers their part done once they send the payment, so any issues after that point are generally between you and your financial institution. If CashApp doesn't help, you'll need to call the IRS refund hotline at 800-829-1954 and request a payment trace if it's been more than 5 days since the scheduled deposit date.

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Sean Flanagan

Thanks for the info! I've been refreshing CashApp like a maniac all day. I'll give it till tomorrow morning I guess before I start making calls.

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NebulaNinja

I had this exact problem last year with Chime. Took an extra day but it showed up. Hang in there!

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Luca Russo

Seconding this advice - always check with the bank first. The IRS won't do anything until 5 business days have passed from the DD date.

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Nia Wilson

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Mateo Sanchez

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

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Nia Wilson

It's amazing honestly! You upload your transcript and it analyzes all those confusing codes and dates, then explains in plain English what's happening with your refund, when to expect it, if there are delays, etc. It even spots potential issues before they become problems. Literally saved me from a panic attack during tax season lol. EVERYONE should be using this!

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another app promising the moon... does it actually deliver tho? 🤔

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Nia Wilson

100% delivers. I was skeptical too but it's the real deal. Saved me from calling the IRS 50 times and actually helped me identify an issue with my return that was causing the delay.

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Ethan Clark

I was having the same issue with my refund not showing up in my banking app after the DD date. Tried calling the IRS for days but could never get through. Then I used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me a callback from an actual IRS agent within an hour! Agent confirmed my deposit was sent and explained exactly what was happening. Best money I ever spent to get my questions answered instead of stressing for days.

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AstroAce

wait this actually works? the IRS phone system is literal hell. i've been trying for weeks

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Ethan Clark

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Yuki Kobayashi

sounds too good to be true tbh... the IRS is basically unreachable these days

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Ethan Clark

That's exactly why I tried it! Was desperate after trying for days. Got through and sorted everything out in one call. The agent even found an issue with my deposit info that was causing the delay.

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Sean Flanagan

omg i might try this tomorrow if my money doesnt show up. im so tired of the endless hold music 😭

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Carmen Vega

I had this happen with CashApp two years ago. It actually took 2 days after the scheduled date to hit my account. I think sometimes the IRS sends it on that date but it doesn't process immediately. CashApp customer service was useless when I contacted them so just be prepared for that.

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Andre Rousseau

using cashapp for tax refunds is askin for trouble IMO. traditional banks tend to process irs deposits more reliably. my sister had issues with hers going to cashapp last yr and ended up having to get a paper check mailed.

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Zoe Stavros

This! Traditional banks ftw. The "instant" banks always seem to have issues with govt deposits.

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Jamal Harris

Not true. I've used CashApp for 3 years with no issues. Think it depends more on timing and luck than which bank you use.

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Andre Rousseau

nah man, theres a reason traditional banks have more regulations. these app banks cut corners somtimes and it affects processing.

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GalaxyGlider

For anyone who's ever dealt with this problem - sometimes the IRS system shows a DD date but it's actually just the date they *process* the refund, not when it hits your account. From my experience, it can take 1-3 business days after that date for the money to actually show up, especially with online banks and payment apps.

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Mei Wong

This is correct 💯 The DD date is when they send it, not when you get it.

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Liam Sullivan

Check if you have any offset debts. If you owe back taxes, child support, student loans etc sometimes they'll grab your refund before it hits your account. You'd get a letter explaining this tho.

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Sean Flanagan

I dont owe anything that I know of. My transcript shows the full amount scheduled for deposit.

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Liam Sullivan

good sign then. sometimes offset doesn't show immediately on transcript tho. does cashapp show any pending deposits at all?

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Sean Flanagan

Nope, nothing pending at all. Transcript clearly shows DD date for today with full amount. so confusing!

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Amara Okafor

The IRS is a joke. Welcome to the club of people who get their refunds late with no explanation. Last year my direct deposit date came and went, called the IRS after waiting on hold for 4 hours, they had no answers. Money showed up 8 days later. System is broken.

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Giovanni Colombo

PREACH 🙌 Entire system needs an overhaul

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Fatima Al-Qasimi

Tax system in this country is a clown show 🤡

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StarStrider

Did u verify the routing and account numbers are correct on ur tax return? Sometimes people make typos and the money gets sent to wrong account or rejected and returned to IRS.

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Sean Flanagan

Yes double checked and they're correct. Same account I used last year too.

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Dylan Campbell

I use taxr.ai to understand all my tax stuff now and it's been amazing. Had this exact issue last year and spent weeks trying to figure out what was going on. This time around, I used taxr with my transcript and it explained exactly why my refund was delayed and when to expect it. No more guessing games or stress! Seriously worth checking out: https://taxr.ai

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Sofia Torres

Is this for real or just some sketchy service? How does it actually help?

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Dylan Campbell

Totally real and super helpful! It breaks down all those confusing codes and explains what's happening with your refund in simple terms. Like having a tax pro look at your transcript but instant and on-demand. I was blown away by how accurate it was predicting when I'd actually get my money.

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Dmitry Sokolov

Just to add my experience - happened to me last month. DD date was February 21st but didn't hit my account until the 24th. The trace number means the irs sent it, so I wouldn't worry too much yet. Give it a couple days before panicking.

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Ava Martinez

Check if ur cashapp account info is correct and verified. they have limits on how much u can receive if ur acct isn't fully verified.

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Sean Flanagan

Good point! Just checked and I'm fully verified with the highest limits.

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After dealing with endless delays and confusion with my refund, I finally got through to an IRS agent using Claimyr (claimyr.com) - talking to a live person immediately cleared up why my refund was delayed. The agent was able to see exactly where my money was in the system and when it would arrive. Getting someone on the phone was the only way I finally got answers instead of stress and uncertainty.

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How much does it cost? Is it worth it?

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Miguel Ramos

Not gonna lie - when you've been trying to reach the IRS for weeks with no success, finally talking to a human who can actually help is absolutely worth every penny. Got my refund released the same day after the agent fixed the issue.

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sounds sketch. does this actually work? how do they get you through?

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I was skeptical too but it absolutely works. They navigate the phone system somehow and secure a callback slot for you. The actual IRS calls you directly - not some third-party service. Literally saved me weeks of frustration.

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Connor Gallagher

UPDATE?? Did your money show up OP?

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Sean Flanagan

Still nothing as of 5pm 😫 Going to give it until morning before I start making calls. Will update tomorrow!

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