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February 27, 2021
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Just show me what I’m getting and when will I get it

  • February 27, 2021
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Why is this so complicated

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    Employee
    February 27, 2021

    HOW MUCH IS MY REFUND?  DO I OWE?

    No one else can see your screen, your tax return or your account. But YOU can see it.

     

    What does it say on the "refund monitor" on the screen?

    Look at your Form 1040.  What do you see on line 34  Line 37?

     Line 34 is a refund

    Line 37 is tax due that you have to pay to the IRS by April 15, 2021

     

    PREVIEW 1040

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901539-how-do-i-preview-my-turbotax-online-return-before-filing

     

    What does the TurboTax summary show you?  What does it say in Tax Home?

    What are your fees?  Are you having them deducted from your federal refund?  If so, then do some math.

    How can I see my TurboTax  fees?   

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2565973-how-do-i-review-my-fees-in-turbotax-online

     

     

     

    https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

    TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.  Many refunds are taking longer during the pandemic. 

     

     

    First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted: 

    https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

     

     If accepted, they try to process it within three weeks but it can be longer.  if you have earned income credit or additional child tax credit, it will be at least the end of February before you see your refund, due to the PATH act that requires that they hold your refund longer.

     

    Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

    You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 34of your 2020 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

    https://www.irs.gov/refunds

    To track your state refund:    

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

     

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901548-why-do-some-refunds-take-longer-than-others

    If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing.

    https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2840013-does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2724106-my-return-is-accepted-but-still-not-approved-is-there-a-problem-should-i-be-worried

     

     

     

    **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**