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Level 1
February 12, 2026
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how do i change my taxes to were i am not paying for 5 days early taxes

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Level 15
February 12, 2026

If you already e-filed you are stuck with "5 days early" if the return is accepted.  If it rejects you can try to remove that option in the FILE section before you re-file.    

 

"5 days early" means you are supposed to receive your refund from one to five days sooner than the refund date shown on the IRS refund site.   If it does not meet that "at least one day sooner" date, they are supposed to refund the $35 fee.

 

You have to pay attention to the date on the IRS refund site.

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2025 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

 

 

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DawnC
Employee Tax Expert
Employee Tax Expert
February 12, 2026

Go back through the FILE steps to change your options - you can remove it as long as you have not submitted the return or if it is in a rejected status.   If you already submitted it, you can remove it only if the return gets rejected.   When you go back through the steps, do not choose the 5DE option.  

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