SBTPG status changed from 'funded' to 'unfunded' overnight - money due tomorrow but balance now shows $0

This happened to me last year. In my case, it meant the money had already been sent to my bank account. SBTPG shows unfunded once they've released the payment to you. Check your bank account tomorrow - it might actually show up on time or even early. The status change is actually a GOOD sign that they've processed your refund and sent it along to your bank.

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I was stuck with the same problem a few weeks ago, watching my SBTPG account bounce between funded/unfunded. I got so tired of waiting and calling the useless customer service that I finally used this phone service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual IRS agent. The agent confirmed my refund had been issued and explained the SBTPG status changes are normal. Talking to a real person finally put my mind at ease instead of stressing for days watching the website. It was the best money I've spent during this whole tax nightmare.

Just curious - are you using TurboTax or HR Block or some other service that has you paying fees from your refund? That's what SBTPG handles. When they say unfunded, it usually means they've sent your money to your bank after taking out their fees.

Holy crap I JUST had this exact same thing happen! Status was funded yesterday, now showing unfunded today. Due date is tomorrow too. Did your money show up? I'm dying to know if I should be worried or not. The IRS and these tax prep companies have the WORST communication ever.

This is why I always choose to pay my fees upfront now. SBTPG is a terrible middleman that just adds more stress and delay to getting your refund. Yeah it sucks to pay the $40-50 fee when filing, but at least your refund comes directly from the IRS with no extra steps or confusing status changes.

the irs and these tax companies are a complete joke. the fact that we have no idea where our money is at any given time is ridiculous. in what other industry would this be acceptable? imagine if amazon just said "your package is somewhere between our warehouse and your house, might arrive today, might be next week, status will randomly change for no reason" 🤡

Here's a tip that helped me track my refund journey last year: Create accounts on SBTPG, IRS Where's My Refund, and set up informed delivery with USPS. Also check your bank account pending deposits. Between all of these, you can usually piece together what's actually happening. When SBTPG goes from funded to unfunded, check your bank's pending deposits section (sometimes you can see pending deposits a day early). That's how I realized SBTPG's unfunded status actually meant they'd sent it to my bank.

Has anyone tried calling SBTPG directly? Their customer service is actually surprisingly helpful (at least compared to the IRS). I had a similar issue last year and they explained exactly where my money was in the process.

If you need immediate relief while waiting for this to sort out, try talking to your billers about a short extension. Most utility companies and even some landlords will give you a few days grace period if you call and explain that your tax refund is in transit. Just be upfront that you're expecting the money tomorrow but there might be a slight delay.

everyone commenting 'this is normal' but it wasn't normal for me last year and I ended up waiting an extra 8 days after the status changed like this. turns out there was an issue with my bank info. just saying, sometimes it really IS a problem. you might want to be proactive and call them.

I work at a bank (not giving financial advice, just sharing my experience). When tax refunds come through from SBTPG, they often hit accounts in the early morning hours (12am-6am). So if tomorrow is your expected date, I'd check first thing in the morning. Most banks process ACH transfers overnight. If it doesn't show by noon tomorrow, then I'd start investigating.

protip: never EVER count on tax refund money until it's actually in your account. too many variables and too many things can go wrong. ive seen refunds delayed by weeks or even months for the most random reasons. next year plan your finances assuming you won't get the refund until june, then if it comes earlier it's a bonus.

Anyone ever notice how these tax prep companies and banks make the process as confusing as possible? It's almost like they WANT us to be confused and anxious so we don't notice all the fees they're charging us. Just saying... 🤔

Is this your first time filing with fees taken out of your refund? Just asking because this is completely normal and happens every year. SBTPG shows funded when they receive the money from IRS, then unfunded after they've processed it and sent it to your bank. Your money is fine!

After dealing with SBTPG hell for 3 years, I started using that Claimyr service (claimyr.com) to get an actual IRS agent on the phone. Talking to a live person was the only way I could get real answers about where my money was. The rep confirmed exactly when my refund was sent to SBTPG and when SBTPG forwarded it to my bank. Saved me days of stress wondering if the status changes were normal or if something was wrong. The peace of mind was worth every penny instead of imagining worst-case scenarios for a week.

Time for my annual rant on why SBTPG shouldn't exist... They literally just take your money for a day or two, collect interest on it (multiplied by MILLIONS of taxpayers), charge you a fee for the privilege, and then pass it along to your bank. They provide ZERO value to consumers. It's a racket that TurboTax and others created to extract more money from taxpayers. If you can afford it, always pay fees upfront and bypass these vultures.

So I've dealt with this exact situation before. When SBTPG changes from funded to unfunded after showing all your fees, it means they've finished processing your refund and sent your money to your bank. Your bank will typically receive it within 24 hours, but may take 1-2 days to post it to your account depending on their processing times. If tomorrow is your due date, I'd expect to see the money in your account by end of day tomorrow at the latest. If not, then you can start investigating, but this status change is actually part of the normal process.

I still don't understand why the IRS can't create a decent tracking system like literally every other organization on the planet. UPS, FedEx, Amazon, even my local pizza place can tell me exactly where my stuff is in real-time. But the federal government with billions in budget can't tell me where my own money is? It's insane.