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Has anyone with Direct Deposit Date 03/22 using Chime received their refund yet? Federal or state?

I'm getting anxious waiting for my tax refund. My transcript shows a Direct Deposit Date of 03/22, and I use Chime for my banking. Wondering if anyone else with a similar DDD date has received their federal or state refund yet? Chime usually deposits early, but I haven't seen anything hit my account. Starting to worry something went wrong with my return. Anyone in the same boat or already got their money?

The Direct Deposit Date on your transcript is the date the IRS will release the funds to your bank. Chime typically posts deposits as soon as they receive them, which can be 1-2 days earlier than traditional banks. If your DDD is 3/22, you should see your refund deposited between now and that date. If you don't receive it by 3/22, then wait 5 business days before contacting the IRS. The refund could still be processing through the banking system. State refunds operate on a different timeline and aren't connected to your federal refund date. Check your state's tax website for their processing timeframes.

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Thanks for the detailed info! I'll try to be patient until the 22nd. I was just hoping to see it early since Chime usually does that.

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This is accurate. I got my refund 2 days early with Chime last month. Just wait it out!

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Same boat here! My DDD is also 3/22 with Chime and nothing yet. Gettin worried too.

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I actually just got mine this morning with a 3/22 DDD. Check again maybe?

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Still nothing in my account 😭 Hopefully tomorrow!

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Sometimes it depends on which IRS processing center handled your return. Different centers release the funds at different times. That's why some people get it earlier than others with the same DDD.

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Does this actually work for chime deposits specifically? Or just general IRS issues?

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It works for any IRS issue. The problem isn't with Chime, it's with getting info from the IRS about when they're actually releasing your refund. That's what the agent can tell you.

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I have Chime and a DDD of 3/22 and got mine yesterday around 3pm. Maybe check again? sometimes it shows up without a notification.

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Has anyone checked the Where's My Refund tool on the IRS website? That should tell you if there's any issue. My experience with Chime is they deposit ASAP once the money is released, but sometimes there can be a delay on the IRS end that has nothing to do with your bank.

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WMR just says "still processing" which is super unhelpful. That's why I was wondering if other Chime users got theirs yet.

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That sucks. WMR is basically useless half the time. I wouldn't worry too much yet though - if your transcript shows a DDD, you're in good shape. The money is coming!

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I don't use Chime, but I've had similar issues in the past with other banks. The IRS sometimes releases payments in batches, so even with the same DDD, some people might get it earlier than others. I'd say wait until your actual DDD before panicking.

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Chime user here! My DDD was 3/22 too and I just got my federal deposit about an hour ago! Nothing for state yet tho.

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That gives me hope! I'll keep checking my account. Did you get a notification or did it just show up?

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I got the notification from Chime. But sometimes those are delayed so maybe check your actual balance too!

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I'm in the EXACT same spot! DDD 3/22, use Chime, nothing yet! My sister got hers yesterday with same date but she has Wells Fargo which makes no sense since Chime is supposed to be early. Starting to think something went wrong with my deposit information.

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That's weird about Wells Fargo being faster than Chime. Maybe call Chime customer service to see if there's a pending deposit they can see?

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Just called them and they said they don't see anything pending yet 😩 I'm getting nervous now

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The IRS is such a joke. Every year it's something different with them. I filed on Jan 29th, got accepted same day, and STILL don't have my refund. No updates, nothing. Meanwhile my coworker filed last week and already got her money. Make it make sense!!!

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preach! 👏 whole system is broken

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I've learned NEVER to rely on getting your refund by a specific date. The IRS always seems to find ways to delay things. I've been burned too many times counting on that money for bills. Just pretend you're not getting a refund, and then be pleasantly surprised when it finally shows up lol

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If you filed jointly with a spouse or claimed certain credits like EIC or CTC, those can delay processing even if you have a DDD. Also some banks (even Chime) might hold the funds for 1-2 days for verification purposes, especially if it's a large amount.

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I did claim EIC actually. Maybe that's part of the delay.

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Yeah EIC returns are subject to more scrutiny. But if you have a DDD, you made it through that process. Money should be coming very soon.

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Last year my EIC refund came exactly on the DDD, not early, even with Chime. Just FYI.

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Pro tip: stop checking every 5 minutes, it only makes the wait worse! Set a calendar reminder for your DDD date and try to forget about it until then. That's what keeps me sane during tax season 😂

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Easier said than done lol! But you're right, I'm driving myself crazy checking constantly.

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Don't beleive everything u see in your transcript TBH. My DDD was originally 3/15, then got pushed to 3/22, then suddenly showed up on 3/20. The IRS is all over the place this year.

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I dont use Chime but I did have a similar issue with my credit union. What fixed it for me was calling the IRS and confirming they had the right account info. Turns out they had transposed two numbers in my account number which is why nothing was showing up. Might be worth checking.

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How did you manage to get through to the IRS? Every time I call it says high call volume and hangs up on me!

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I called right when they opened at 7am and still waited almost 2 hours. The phone system is absolutely terrible.

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I used to work at a bank (not Chime). Here's what most people don't realize: the DDD is when the IRS *releases* the payment, not necessarily when you'll receive it. ACH transfers can take 1-3 business days to process through the banking system. So if your DDD is 3/22 (a Friday), you might not see it until Monday or Tuesday of next week, even with Chime's early deposit feature.

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Anyone else notice that DDD 3/22 is a FRIDAY? That might be why some people are getting it today/tomorrow instead of earlier in the week. The IRS tends to process things differently for Friday DDDs vs mid-week ones.

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good point! friday deposits always seem to be weird with timing

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this actually works? seems like there's so many scammy tax tools out there

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Yes, it really works! It's not a scam at all. It just helps you understand what's actually happening with your return based on your transcript codes. Way better than trying to google every code and piece things together yourself.

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Honestly the whole tax system needs an overhaul. Why should we have to stress like this every year waiting for OUR money? In other countries the government just sends you a statement of what they think you owe, you verify it, and you're done. None of this waiting and guessing nonsense.

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