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wellsrav4
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June 8, 2019
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Where is my refund?

  • June 8, 2019
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    Will2211
    Level 2
    March 15, 2020

    I got my federal return 3 weeks ago but I’m still waiting for my state return 

    DoninGA
    Level 15
    DoninGALevel 15
    Level 15
    March 15, 2020
    @Will2211 wrote:

    I got my federal return 3 weeks ago but I’m still waiting for my state return 

    To check the status of an e-filed return, open up your desktop product or log into your TurboTax Online Account. You can find your status within the TurboTax product.

    If accepted by the state use this TurboTax support FAQ to check the state tax refund status - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

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    Shontawilliams5
    Level 2
    March 25, 2020

    I file on the 10th or it was approved but I haven’t heard anything else

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    mesquitebean
    Level 15
    March 25, 2020
    @Shontawilliams5 wrote:

    I file on the 10th or it was approved but I haven’t heard anything else

    The 10th of what??    If 10th of March, then that's only been 14 days.   But here are some things you can check:

     

    The IRS says 9 out of 10 filers who efile and choose direct deposit will get their Federal refunds within 21 days after being accepted. Some returns are processed fairly quickly, while others require additional processing due to specific items in the return. Some are pulled at random for more thorough investigation.

     

    If you efiled, double-check to be sure the return was efiled successfully and accepted.
    If you used Online TurboTax, you can sign into your Online Account and check the efile status at the Tax Home.  Does it show "accepted?"


    If that showed it was accepted, you can use the "Where's My Refund" tool at the IRS website below to monitor the status of your Federal refund.  
    https://www.irs.gov/Refunds


    NOTE: When using that tool, use only the Federal refund amount, and not any total refund amount that includes a state refund.
    The amount to use is on your Federal Form 1040, Line 21a.

     

    To track a state refund:
    https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/refund-status/help/how-do-i-track-my-state-refund/00/25571

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    Yvng_gin_
    Level 2
    March 31, 2020

    My account was negitive in my checkings but i was positive on my savings and i wanted it to be sent to my savings not my checkings 

     

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    mesquitebean
    Level 15
    March 31, 2020
    @ Yvng_gin_ wrote:

    My account was negitive in my checkings but i was positive on my savings and i wanted it to be sent to my savings not my checkings 

     

    Do you have a question?   The IRS should send a direct deposit to whatever account information was provided to them.  And there is a place in the program to checkmark whether it is a savings or checking account.

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    Kim510
    Level 2
    April 14, 2020

    Where is my refund

    M
    mesquitebean
    Level 15
    April 14, 2020
    @Kim510 wrote:

    Where is my refund

    The IRS says 9 out of 10 filers who efile and choose direct deposit will get their Federal refunds within 21 days after being accepted. Some returns are processed fairly quickly, while others require additional processing due to specific items in the return. Some are pulled at random for more thorough investigation.

     

    Did you efile, or did you choose to print and mail the return?  If you filed by mail, it can take about 6 weeks to get a Federal refund.


    If you efiled, double-check to be sure the return was efiled successfully and accepted.
    If you used Online TurboTax, you can sign into your Online Account and check the efile status at the Tax Home.


    If that showed it was accepted, you can use the "Where's My Refund" tool at the IRS website below to monitor the status of your Federal refund.  
    https://www.irs.gov/Refunds


    NOTE: When using that tool, use only the Federal refund amount, and not any total refund amount that includes a state refund.
    The amount to use is on your Federal Form 1040, Line 21a.

     

    And if you are paying your TurboTax fees out of the Federal refund, use the Federal amount without regard to the fee subtraction; i.e., the amount before any fees are subtracted.

     

    To track a state refund:
    https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/refund-status/help/how-do-i-track-my-state-refund/00/25571

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    JOHNANNE1960
    Level 2
    June 7, 2020

    I filed my tax return on May 1,2020 and it was accepted but I cant track my return. Why?

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    Level 15
    xmasbaby0Level 15
    Level 15
    June 7, 2020

    @JOHNANNE1960  

     

    Did you e-file it?

     

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

     

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2584108-why-is-there-no-record-of-my-return-at-where-s-my-refund-wmr?jump_to=answer_4242575

    Sometimes people get confused by the “summary” given by TurboTax and use the wrong amount for the federal refund.  Make sure you are only using the federal refund amount, and not an amount that combined your federal and state refunds. 

     

    Your federal refund amount is on line 20 of your Form 1040

     

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

     

    **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.**
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    Chyna
    Level 2
    March 15, 2021

    When will I receive my stimulus

    DoninGA
    Level 15
    DoninGALevel 15
    Level 15
    March 15, 2021
    @Chyna wrote:

    When will I receive my stimulus

    https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment

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    Liserio_78
    Level 2
    March 22, 2021

    Where is my refund money

    S
    Shontawilliams5
    Level 2
    March 24, 2021

    Why hasn’t my money got sent out 

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