i'm not Tom. There is no info yet on the advance program for 2026 (2025 taxes) so if it is offered it's not likely before it starts accepting e-filing - usually January. Note that when it first opens E-filing your return sits on the Turbotax servers until the IRS officially opens e-filing. (in 2025 it was 1/27). Your return can't be accepted until the IRS opens e-filing.
It's up to Turbotax to decide whether to actually grant you the advance. there are certain criteria which must be met. If granted there are additional fees ($40/45 in 2025) if you use your refund to pay any Turbotax return fees.
this is from the 2025 advance program
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