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February 18, 2025
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PATH Act & “5 Days Early”

  • February 18, 2025
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I need a straight answer to this because TurboTax is SHADY:

 

If I get a direct deposit date this Friday, and it tells me 2/26, is TurboTax sending me my refund that same day? On Friday? Because that’s 5 days early. If not, this entire offering was a SCAM. 

Also, why am I reading now that if you opted to pay fees with your federal refund, you’re not eligible for the 5 days early deal? TurboTax offered BOTH to me and never once warned me that paying from my refund could affect this, so I expect that they would work together. If not, again, HUGE SCAM. 

Best answer by RobertB4444

Never using turbo tax again!!! 

I reached out numerous times to TT seeking the status for funds. The IRS confirmed that my refund was sent to cross river bank aka Turbo Tax on 2/20/2025. It's now 2/27/2025.

Why are my funds being withheld by TT? I also paid for the pay advance, what a joke! 


Thank you for reaching out to us. We understand you are encountering issues with cashing your TurboTax Up to 5 Days Early tax refund check. We are committed to ensuring you access your refund swiftly and smoothly. Please rest assured that your check is legitimate and contains several security features to facilitate a hassle-free deposit.

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  • Check Returns: If your check is uncashed after 90 days, we will void your check and return your refund to the IRS. You may then work directly with the IRS to receive your tax refund.

 

Your refund check contains security features to ensure a hassle-free deposit, including:

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We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period. 

 

Track your refund with TurboTax here.

 

Go here to figure out what direct deposit information you entered into your return when you filed.

 

[Edited 03/10/24   04:24 PM PST]

 

@LADY1101 

 

@LADY1101 

22 replies

February 25, 2025

It's all a scam originally told out was free then charged me 140. Still didn't get refund even though it's the date.  Still didn't get my referral for friends signing up that's another 100. Looks like I won't be using this again jeez

February 25, 2025

@alyssacha12 I know I couldn’t get the advance either. Everytime I call turbo every customer service rep is like so surprised that the IRS website says the 26th puts me on hold and comes back like there is a secret that they are keeping 

March 6, 2025

I also am having the same problem I didn’t see where I was asked to pay 250 to TurboTax ether I thought it was supposed to be cheaper H&R Block done my taxes for me for that prices not me doing it for that price. I need to know where my money is it’s been 18 days an. Othing no day ima get it or nothing. The track my refund dosnt work I’m starting to get pissed. 

March 8, 2025

This is the best place to check your Refund Status: Where's My Refund?

 

@Clark18