How to identify SBTPG tax refund: Is this "Immediate Response Requested" envelope from DC my refund check or card?
Filed my taxes and got approved. I see SBTPG (Santa Barbara Tax Products Group) showing up in my transcript but I can't figure out if they're sending me a check or loading it on a card. Been waiting forever and just want to know what to look out for in my mail. Today I received something in the mail marked "PRESORTED FIRST-CLASS MAIL US POSTAGE PAID" from "PO BOX 98285 WASHINGTON DC 20090-8285" with "Immediate Response Requested" and "Do Not Bend" written on it. It also has "Member FDIC BANK" on it. Is this my tax refund? Is this from SBTPG? I'm confused because I was expecting either a direct deposit or maybe a check, but this looks like it might be a card. The envelope says "IMMEDIATE RESPONSE REQUESTED" which makes me think I need to do something with it rather than it just being my refund. Has anyone else received their refund this way through SBTPG? Should I open it or is this something else? I've been checking my transcript daily and just want my money already.
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Dmitry Volkov
Tax pro here. SBTPG (Santa Barbara Tax Products Group) usually shows up when you chose to have your tax prep fees taken out of your refund. They'll send your refund in whatever format you selected when filing - either direct deposit, check, or prepaid card. You can check your SBTPG account or call them directly at 800-901-6663 to confirm.
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Sofia Ramirez
Authorthanks for the help! gonna call them rn 🙏
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StarSeeker
that number never works for me, always get the busy signal smh
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Dmitry Volkov
try calling early morning, like right when they open. way better chance of getting through
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Zainab Omar
in the same boat rn. waiting on SBTPG for 2 weeks now 😤
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Connor Murphy
if u used turbotax and got the emerald card its def going on that
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Yara Sayegh
not always true. i got a paper check last year even w/ emerald card
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NebulaNova
Check your tax prep paperwork. Should say right there what you picked for payment method
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Sofia Ramirez
Authorcant find my paperwork anywhere 😅
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Keisha Williams
these clowns at SBTPG had me waiting 3 weeks just to send a check when I asked for direct deposit smh 🤡
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Paolo Conti
fr fr they stay messing up
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Liam Mendez
That envelope you got sounds like it could be a prepaid debit card from SBTPG! The "Do Not Bend" and "Member FDIC BANK" markings are typical for card mailings. The "Immediate Response Requested" probably means you need to activate the card once you get it. I'd definitely open it - if it's your refund card, you'll need to activate it to access your money. SBTPG sends cards when you don't have direct deposit set up or if there was an issue with your bank info.
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