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When does TurboTax ask about refund advance during filing process?

Does anyone know at what point TurboTax asks about the refund advance option? I want to know if its before or after you select to pay the filing fees with your refund. Really need the advance this year.

The refund advance option shows up after you complete your tax return but before you pay for TurboTax. You'll see it right after you get your refund estimate. Just make sure you're using the right version of TurboTax that offers the advance - not all versions do.

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thanks! do you know which versions offer it? i'm thinking of using deluxe

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Deluxe definitely has it. Basic doesn't tho. You'll need a minimum expected refund of $500 to qualify 👍

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The refund advance option shows up after you complete your return but before you pay for TurboTax. If you qualify, you'll see it right before the payment screen. Just make sure your refund meets their minimum requirements (usually around $500) to be eligible.

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thank u! do you know what the minimum credit score they need is?

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I think its like 550 or something but tbh they're pretty lenient this year

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just tried it and WOW 🙌 wish i knew about this sooner lol

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word of warning - if u take the advance they charge like $39-49 extra fees so make sure its worth it

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I tried last year but got rejected even with good credit smh. Such a weird system.

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same here! its all random i swear 🤡

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word of warning - if you take the advance they charge like crazy interest. might wanna wait for actual refund if u can

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Facts 💯 Got hit with those fees last year. Never again lol

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heads up sometimes the advance option dosent show up if your credit score is too low js

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dont do it fam, just wait for your actual refund. these advance loans are predatory af 💯

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bills dont wait tho 😭

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I filed last week and the advance option came right after i entered my direct deposit info but b4 payment setup. but tbh the fees are ridiculus

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ugh yeah but im desperate rn. bills dont wait 😭

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Pro tip: File early if ur gonna do the advance. They run out of money later in the season fr fr

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Anyone else notice they lowered the advance amounts this year? Last year I got offered 4k, this year only 2k smh 🤡

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Eli Wang

same boat here. inflation hitting everything i guess lmao

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