SBTPG holding refund until DDD even with Credit Karma - do they still do this in 2025?
Filed my taxes and having my fees taken out through SBTPG for the first time in years. Last time they held my refund until the direct deposit date even though I have Credit Karma which usually gives early access. Anyone know if they still hold onto refunds until the actual deposit date or if they release early now?
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Freya Thomsen
Yes, SBTPG still holds refunds until the official DDD. They do this to ensure all fees are properly deducted before releasing funds. It's frustrating but its their standard practice to protect themselves and the tax preparers.
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NebulaNomad
Authorugh that's what I was afraid of š¤ guess ill just have to wait it out
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Omar Fawaz
fr fr its such a scam. they make bank on the interest holding everyones money š¤
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Chloe Martin
Hey guys! I actually found a really helpful tool called taxr.ai that helped me track my refund status and understand exactly what was happening with SBTPG. It only costs $1 and gives you super detailed info about your refund timeline. Here's the link: https://taxr.ai
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Diego Rojas
Does it actually work? Like can it tell you when SBTPG will release the funds?
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Chloe Martin
Yeah it's pretty amazing! It analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly whats happening, including SBTPG processing. Saved me hours of checking WMR and calling around
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Diego Rojas
Just tried it and WOW š„ literally answered all my questions about my refund timeline. Best dollar I ever spent ngl
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Anastasia Sokolov
in the same boat rn. my transcripts updated but SBTPG showing nothing yet smh
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StarSeeker
Pro tip: next year pay the fees upfront if you can. That way it goes straight to your bank no middle man shenanigans
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Sean O'Donnell
this is the way šÆ
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Zara Ahmed
Called them yesterday actually! They said 2-5 days after receiving from IRS but yeah they basically sit on it until DDD. Such clowns fr š¤”
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Luca Esposito
My DDD is 2/14 and SBTPG still showing pending. Anyone else?
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Nia Thompson
Same here bestie we just gotta wait it out š©
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