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New Member
posted Jan 21, 2023 5:59:10 AM

Can someone tell me bout the refund advance? I thought I applied but how would you know?

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Level 15
Jan 21, 2023 6:09:09 AM

Most customers receive funds for Refund Advance within 15 minutes after IRS E-file acceptance. Estimated IRS acceptance begins around 1/23/23.


Here’s how to apply for the TurboTax Refund Advance:

  • Before you file, choose Refund Advance for your refund option.
  • Open a checking account with Credit Karma Money. If approved, your Refund Advance could be deposited into your checking account instantly after the IRS accepts your return1. You may access the funds immediately online through a virtual card after you add it to your mobile wallet and your physical Credit Karma Visa®️ DebitCard5 should arrive in 7-14 days.
  • Once the IRS processes your return, the remainder of your refund (minus the Refund Advance loan amount and any TurboTax fees, if applicable) will be loaded into your Credit Karma Money checking account  – this is typically within 21 days.

New Member
Jan 23, 2023 10:34:34 AM

Is there a way to tell if you selected refund advance. I thought I did, but when I use the tracker it says I have not filed even though my taxes have been accepted.

Level 3
Jan 23, 2023 7:44:09 PM

Did you get a response on this ?

Intuit Alumni
Jan 24, 2023 9:48:00 AM

Please see this help article on the Refund Advance application process


The tracker may not be correct. The best place to track your refund is with the IRS. 

Please use this link to track your refund from the IRS.

 

Level 3
Jan 26, 2023 12:16:23 PM

My federal tacxes were accepted by the IRS on Tuesday 1/24/23 at 1am. I have not received the advance I applied for as of yet. 

Level 3
Jan 26, 2023 12:49:05 PM

Same I think it's waiting till they approve the returns even though it said after they excepted it. I've got the advance the last 4 years don't understand why I wouldn't have. I with they would send it though with everything that went up I know alot of people could use it right now....

Level 3
Jan 26, 2023 1:03:30 PM

I was thinking the same, as they probably wait until the IRS approves the refund. That is a false advertisement.  By the way, I love your name 😉

Intuit Alumni
Jan 26, 2023 1:19:30 PM

Please make sure the primary taxpayer's information on the return matches the information in the Credit Karma account. If it does, please respond back here in the thread. 

@Fearnoman40

@inks420

 

Level 3
Jan 26, 2023 1:35:38 PM

yes it does.

Level 2
Jan 26, 2023 1:38:17 PM

My information matches on my credit karma and turbotax as well. I hope I get the refund advance soon.

Intuit Alumni
Jan 26, 2023 1:58:11 PM

If you were approved for the refund advance, you will receive an email with information confirming this. 

 

Otherwise, you will receive your refund once the IRS sends your refund over after processing the return. 

Level 3
Jan 26, 2023 2:26:38 PM

Thank you Carissa M. for the update.

So we can be denied even after we have all of the requirements listed that state you will be approved? If your refund is over $500....soon as 15 mins after IRS ACCEPTS your refund

Requirements

Federal refund of $500+; must file with TurboTax; ages 18+; not filing a 1310, 4852, 4684, 4868, 1040SS, 1040PR, 1040X, 8888 or 8862 form

It does not state MIGHT/MAY/COULD BE approved.

I do admit I moved and my Credit Karma did have my old address if that was an issue but I received no approval nor denial letter. Only that I was approved for it as I submitted my return.  

If I need to wait 20 days that is fine but I was asking for clarity because that is not what is being advertised. Thanks.

Kind Regards

 

Returning Member
Jan 26, 2023 3:11:03 PM

Any news

New Member
Jan 26, 2023 3:36:05 PM

Both accounts contact information match and have not received the Refund advance. Can you please assist?

Level 2
Jan 26, 2023 8:16:19 PM

I chose the advance refund and filled out for the credit karma but there was also something going on with the website/the app and credit karma not having the same info that day. Not with just my account with others as well.  My refund has been accepted by both.  How can I tell if it even went through with the advance or not. 

Level 3
Jan 27, 2023 3:38:44 AM

Mine does I've been with credit karma banking for over a year. I have my tax refund going to my turbo card just like I have for the last 3 years

Level 3
Jan 27, 2023 3:45:04 AM

Not sure if anyone is getting the advance seems like almost seems like false advertisement with the advance. If it is the 20 day wait that's not 15 mins after your return was excepted its been 4 days and still nothing but both fed and state was excepted???

Level 3
Jan 27, 2023 4:14:08 AM

No none yet cost 40 to apply for it seems like they are trying to make free money off of people.

Level 2
Jan 27, 2023 5:24:20 AM

Did anyone else have issues with filling for the advance a day or so ago??? And don't know if they got to file for the advance or not??

Level 2
Jan 27, 2023 7:26:14 AM

I am confused why soo many people are having difficulty with the advance.  I hope they resolve this issue.

 

I received notice that the irs accepted my e-file taxes via turbotax yesterday at 1pm.

 

Today, 1/27, I received both the email notification and the refund advance deposit into the credit karma account roughly around 3am. 

Intuit Alumni
Jan 27, 2023 8:55:53 AM

If your primary taxpayer's information on the return matches the information in the Credit Karma account please contact Credit Karma on their Contact Us page.

@Raydad01

@Dazdncnfuzd77

@Chevelle49

@inks420

 

Level 1
Jan 27, 2023 10:30:04 AM

I keep getting stuck in the credit karma turbo tax loop. If I choose deposit to my spend account, credit karma verifies me. If I choose refund advance I get an error saying they can't verify me. I use the same email as  credit karma/ turbo tax. I got the advance last year no issues. I'm the primary tax payer but still the loop. Why would it only verify when I choose credit karma deposit  vs refund advance? I tried turbo tax live assist, I've went everywhere online and can't find a way that works

Level 2
Jan 27, 2023 10:50:21 AM

I applied for the advance on 1/26  but didn't get an email saying I was approved it said it on the screen and I created my Credit Karma Spend account and my returns were accepted yesterday but haven't received the advance.  I contacted Credit Karma and they told me to contact TurboTax. 

Intuit Alumni
Jan 27, 2023 11:16:24 AM

If you qualify, you'll be notified by email. The remainder of your refund (minus the Refund Advance amount and any TurboTax fees) will be loaded into your checking account with Credit Karma Money™ when the IRS or state tax authorities distribute your refund (typically within 21 days from IRS acceptance).

For more information, please see the TurboTax FAQ's below:

@getzette66