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Level 1
Feb 18, 2026 11:02 PM UTC
Question

Refund

My refund updated today to show my refund was funded 2/18/26. I opted for the 5 days early and paid my fees out of my federal refund. I have yet to see it in my bank account. Is there a way to check on this 

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    Level 15
    Feb 19, 2026 1:28 AM UTC

    "5 days early" means you are supposed to receive your federal 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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