TurboTax shows $5,913 refund "Pending" but IRS WMR says $7,095 with 3/12 DDD - Which is correct?

The IRS Where's My Refund tool is always the most accurate source for refund status. TurboTax often lags behind on status updates because they don't have direct access to IRS processing systems. If WMR is showing a Direct Deposit Date (DDD) of 3/12, that's what you should trust. The message in TurboTax about "We could not expedite your refund" is just telling you that they didn't offer or charge you for their refund advance product. It has nothing to do with your actual refund timing from the IRS. When you have a confirmed DDD date, you can typically expect the money in your account on that date or sometimes 1-2 days earlier depending on your bank. Some credit unions and online banks may post deposits early when they receive the notification from the Treasury. Keep checking WMR for the most current status, and if you're really concerned, you can check your tax transcript on IRS.gov which will show the exact refund processing codes and dates.

I was in the same exact situation trying to understand what was going on with my refund. TurboTax showed pending while the WMR tool showed a date, but both had different information. I was going crazy trying to piece together all these different statuses. I finally tried taxr.ai and it saved me so much confusion. It read my transcript and told me exactly what was happening with my return, when I'd get paid, and explained all the codes in plain English. You should check it out at https://taxr.ai - definitely the best way to actually understand what's happening with your refund!

After failing to get ANY useful info from TurboTax about my refund status, I found this app called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to a live IRS agent in about 30 minutes. The agent confirmed my DDD and explained why TurboTax wasn't showing the correct info. Talking to a real person at the IRS gave me peace of mind and saved me from checking WMR 50 times a day lol. Definitely check it out if you need to talk to someone at the IRS.

TurboTax is notorious for not updating their status correctly. Mine still showed "Pending" even AFTER my refund was deposited in my account 😂 Trust the WMR tool, not TurboTax.

WMR tool says this will be deposited on 3/12 and bank account still shows nothing. I have USAA and they usually post 1-2 days early. Anyone else with a DDD of 3/12 get theirs yet?

The IRS "where's my refund" tool BARELY works half the time anyway. I've already gotten my refund and it STILL shows processing. The whole system is broken. 🤡

Did you have any fees taken out of your refund or get an advance? Sometimes when you do that, it goes through a third-party bank first which can delay things by a day or two. Something to consider if your WMR shows DDD but you haven't received it on that day.

I know you asked about TurboTax but if you really want to know what's happening with your refund, I'd recommend getting your tax transcript from the IRS website. It shows way more details than either WMR or TurboTax, including all the internal processing codes. That's how I figured out my refund was delayed last year even when WMR was saying it was coming.

Completely unrelated but im so jealous of your refund amount. I owed $843 this year 😭

Pro Tip: If you're getting a big refund like this, you might want to adjust your W-4 withholdings so you get more money in each paycheck throughout the year instead of giving the IRS an interest-free loan. Just a thought! 💯

I stopped dealing with these conflicting messages from tax software and the IRS tools. I used taxr.ai to analyze my transcript this year and it showed me exactly when my refund would arrive, explained all the codes, and even warned me about potential issues. Best $$ I've spent during tax season! They're at https://taxr.ai if anyone else is tired of guessing games.

Can I ask what bank you use? Different banks post deposits at different times. I have Chime and they usually post 2 days before the official date.

Listen THIS IS NORMAL. Turbo Tax has NO IDEA whats happening after they submit your return. The only ppl who know the actual status is the IRS. TT is just a middle man. This happens every year and everyone panics for no reason!

The TurboTax app is hot garbage. Used them for 5 years and every year the status tracking breaks or shows wrong info. One time they emailed me saying my return was rejected when it had already been accepted and processed! 🤦‍♂️

It normal for TT to not update. I've used them for 6 years and they never update the status correctly. Trust the WMR or IRS2Go app.

The IRS processing times are all over the place this year. Some people filing in February are getting their refunds before people who filed in January. The system makes no sense.

Check your bank account even if the apps aren't updating. Sometimes the deposit just shows up without any of the trackers updating. Happened to me last year.

Are you claiming any credits like Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit? Those automatically delay processing until at least mid-February due to the PATH Act, even if you filed in January. That might explain the discrepancy in what you're seeing.

You guys need to stop obsessing over these apps and just wait for your money. Checking 10 times a day won't make it come any faster.