TurboTax Shows Refunded But No DDD and Nothing in Chime Account?
TurboTax is showing my refund was issued today but I never got an actual Direct Deposit Date from the IRS. Nothing's hit my Chime account yet. Anyone else dealing with this? I filed and was accepted February 13th with Child Tax Credit only. Need this money ASAP for some house repairs. Is Chime just being slow or is something wrong with my refund? I've checked my account like 10 times today.
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Debra Bai
This happens a lot. TurboTax shows estimates. Not actual dates. IRS hasn't sent it yet. Chime isn't the problem. Check your transcript. That's what matters. Not TurboTax status.
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Gabriel Freeman
I can confirm this discrepancy between tax preparation software and actual IRS processing is quite common. Your tax software may indicate 'refund issued' based on estimated processing timelines rather than actual IRS confirmation. The authoritative source would be your IRS transcript, which should display cycle code and 846 refund issued date when actually processed.
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Laura Lopez
Have you tried calling the IRS directly to check on your refund status? Sometimes the online tools don't show accurate information. What did your transcript say when you checked it? I've been in similar situations and found that getting a live person can make all the difference. Have you considered using Claimyr to reach an IRS agent? https://www.claimyr.com - it helped me get through when I was dealing with a similar issue last month. Instead of spending hours redialing, I got connected in about 15 minutes and the agent confirmed my actual deposit date.
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Victoria Brown
Isn't it just as easy to call the IRS directly? Why would I pay for something when I could just keep trying the regular number?
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Samuel Robinson
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Camila Castillo
Thx for sharing this. Spent literally 3 hrs yesterday trying to get thru to IRS with no luck. Gonna try this tmrw bc I'm going crazy checking my account every 5 min lol
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Brianna Muhammad
How does this compare to just using the Where's My Refund tool? I've heard some people get more detailed information from agents than what shows online, but is it really that different for simple refund status questions like this?
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JaylinCharles
You might be experiencing the dreaded TurboTax/IRS disconnect. I've seen this happen before. ā¢ TurboTax often shows "refunded" based on ESTIMATES, not actual IRS data ā¢ Child Tax Credit returns sometimes take longer for verification ā¢ Chime usually posts deposits immediately, so if nothing's there, the IRS hasn't actually sent it ā¢ The lack of a DDD (Direct Deposit Date) is the biggest red flag I'd be worried about getting too excited. Without that 846 code on your transcript, it's probably not really on the way yet.
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Eloise Kendrick
I had the exact same issue with TurboTax and Chime last month! After panicking and searching everywhere online, I finally found https://taxr.ai which helped me understand my transcript. I couldn't make sense of all those codes and cycle dates, but it explained everything clearly. Turns out my refund was actually scheduled but with a different date than TurboTax showed. The transcript analysis predicted my correct deposit date which was 3 days after TurboTax's estimate.
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Lucas Schmidt
According to IRS Publication 1544 section 3.2, there are specific timelines for refund processing. The discrepancy you're experiencing is likely due to the difference between TurboTax's estimate system and actual IRS processing. To resolve this: 1. Access your IRS transcript directly at irs.gov/transcripts 2. Look specifically for Transaction Code 846 "Refund Issued" 3. The date associated with this code is your actual refund date 4. If no 846 code appears, your refund is still processing 5. Child Tax Credit claims undergo additional verification under PATH Act requirements TurboTax has no direct connection to IRS processing systems and often displays projected dates rather than confirmed ones.
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Freya Collins
This advice is spot-on. I would just add that, generally speaking, there's usually no cause for concern in this situation. Most of the time, the refund will appear within 5-7 business days of when tax software indicates it's been issued. The system tends to work itself out, even if the timing isn't perfect.
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LongPeri
Really appreciate this breakdown. Been using TT for years and never realized they were just giving estimates rather than actual IRS info. No wonder I've been confused about timing in the past.
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Oscar O'Neil
Does anyone know if Chime actually releases tax refunds early like they claim? It's like waiting for water to boil - seems to take forever when you're watching it! I've heard some online banks hold tax refunds longer than they admit to, almost like they're earning interest on our money before passing it along.
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Sara Hellquiem
I've had Chime for three years now. They definitely release funds as soon as they receive them. Last year my refund hit at 3:42 AM on a Saturday. Regular banks would have held it until Monday morning. The real issue is when the IRS actually sends it, not Chime's processing.
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Charlee Coleman
OMG I'm feeling this so hard right now! š© Everyone I know with Chime is having weird timing issues this tax season! My sister got her refund 2 days BEFORE the IRS website showed it was sent (like how???) but my coworker is in the same boat as you - TurboTax says issued but nothing in account for 3 days now. I think the whole system is just overwhelmed with all the Child Tax Credit claims. Hang in there! š
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Liv Park
Here's exactly what's happening: Step 1: TurboTax marks your return as "refunded" based on their ESTIMATED timeline, not actual IRS data Step 2: The IRS is still processing your return, likely in the verification stage for the Child Tax Credit Step 3: Without an actual 846 code on your transcript, no money has been sent Step 4: Chime releases funds immediately upon receipt, so the fact you don't have it means the IRS hasn't released it Step 5: Check your transcript daily - once you see code 846, you'll have money within 24-48 hours I went through this exact scenario in February. TurboTax said refunded on a Tuesday, actual money hit my Chime account Friday morning.
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