Why was the fee of $138 shown as deducted from my return to now be auto-debited from my bank account?

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April 26, 2026
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The IRS automatically deducted an amount I owed for a previous year from my total return, leaving a return of $306. The breakdown shows $138 being deducted to cover TurboTax's fees. I received the remaining $168 into my bank account. Now an auto-debit charge of $138 is pending in my account for TurboTax.

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VolvoGirl

Level 15

Did you get the IRS deposit yet? If the IRS is taking too long to send your refund or reduces it you still have to pay the fees in time, 36 days after your original estimated refund date.

See What if the IRS reduces your refund or delays it. See How do you justify debiting my account….

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/payments/help/what-if-my-federal-refund-isn-t-enough-to-cover-my-turbotax-fees/00/26313

Then when the IRS does send your refund they won't take the fees out again.

And, Why you got charged,

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/charges-and-fees/help/why-was-my-bank-account-auto-debited-for-turbotax-fees/00/26102

You should have received about 4 emails asking for the fees. If you don't pay they will debit your account. You had to agree to it.

CatinaT1

Level 15

As long as the charge it pending it isn't really a charge yet. Wait a couple days and see if it falls off as a pending charge. If it does actually process the charge you will need to contact customer service.

Here is a link to contact  Turbo Tax Customer Service.

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