I am trying to complete my taxes and will be utilizing the tax refund advance this year. Except, there is no option to apply for or select tax refund advance.

I don't really have the money this year to pay for out of pocket filing fees (we are down to one income right now) and would like to utilize the "fees paid by refund" option and also get an advance of some of my return so we are able to stay current on rent and bills. I have looked at the options to gain the refund, however there is no option on my end for the return advance. Do I have to bite the bullet and pay out of pocket to file so I can get the refund advance?

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Level 15

Jan 21, 2025 10:00:32 AM

The 2024 refund advance has to be offered, it cannot be applied for.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for the refund advance option - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/offer-details-disclosures-refund-advance-program/L4ljXp6TI_US_en_US?uid=m66s61ed

New Member

Jan 27, 2025 4:40:43 AM

No!!!! If it doesn’t offer it you won’t get it don’t file until you’re offered that option I mistakenly did it last year and got nothing

Expert Alumni

Jan 27, 2025 7:44:15 AM

Here are a couple things to check:

If you are using a TurboTax partner affiliate link to use the software, the Refund Advance will not be available.
If you select the 5 Day Early Refund Delivery, you will not see the Refund Advance option, but you can return to the refund selection page and find all the options listed.

See this resource for more information:

Offer details and disclosures for the Refund Advance program

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I am trying to complete my taxes and will be utilizing the tax refund advance this year. Except, there is no option to apply for or select tax refund advance.