For the turbo tax advance how are we supposed to do it without a W-2?

[VolvoGirl]

You can't get the Advance until you file.

It's too early to get an Advance for 2019.  We don't know if they will offer Advances for 2019.  If they do, you can't apply for it.  Only if they offer it to you when you file.

Last year for 2018 returns the Refund Advance was only offered to select customers.  It was a prepaid Visa on which some qualified users could get a refund loan--but only after their tax returns have been filed and accepted by the IRS which won't be until late January.

Info on Tax Advance

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/refunds/help/about-refund-advance/01/27333

[xmasbaby0]

Well, you can't.  In order to be OFFERED the refund loan, you must be able to complete a return that is accepted by the IRS.  The IRS matches W-2's with your SSN--if you do not use a W-2 that matches the W-2 reported by the employer, your return will be rejected.  And--no loan will be offered to you.

You are getting ahead of yourself if you want a loan anytime soon.  And you cannot "apply" for a loan with TurboTax.

REFUND ADVANCE

Last year for 2018 returns, certain qualified users were offered refund advance amounts on prepaid Visas at the time of e-filing, predicated on the amount of the refund and their returns being accepted by the IRS.  But it had to be offered--there was no way to opt in by request. If they offer a similar program for 2019 returns, do not expect to see it until January.  Since a return cannot be e-filed and accepted until the end of January, you could not receive a loan until early February at best.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/refunds/help/about-refund-advance/00/27333#sh-collapse1

CAN I USE MY PAY STUB TO PREPARE MY TAX RETURN?

Please do not try to use your pay stub to prepare your tax return.  It will not match the W-2 that you will get from your employer in just a few short weeks.  You employer has until the end of January to give you your W-2.  By waiting for your W-2 you will be able to file accurately.  If you try to guess what goes in the W-2 “boxes” and mess up your return, you will need to amend.  It takes about 4 months to amend a tax return.  The IRS will not be accepting 2019 returns until the end of January —  so you can wait for your W-2.  If you are hoping to get a quick tax refund by filing early, using your pay stub might have the opposite result.  Your tax return will not match the W-2 reported to the IRS by your employer, and could actually delay your refund for months.  And, if you are hoping to get EIC or the refundable amount of the child tax credit, your refund will not be released until late February anyhow.  It is much wiser to wait for your W-2 and file correctly.