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posted Jun 1, 2019 12:48:22 PM

Using TurboTax bank for refund... does it take 21 days for refund

accepted return by irs but my refund goes through turbotax bank as my filing fees were deducted .. what is the time frame for this situation here

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Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 12:48:24 PM

The IRS goal to issue refunds is 21 days, but it can take shorter or longer.

Once it gets to the bank to deduct the fees, add another day or so. 

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Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 12:48:24 PM

The IRS goal to issue refunds is 21 days, but it can take shorter or longer.

Once it gets to the bank to deduct the fees, add another day or so. 

Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 12:48:26 PM


TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.

Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 20a of your Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

To track your state refund:    

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

On the IRS site you are also offered the use of an app called IRS2Go

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901548-why-do-some-refunds-take-longer-than-others

If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing.

https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2840013-does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2724106-my-return-is-accepted-but-still-not-approved-is-there-a-problem-should-i-be-worried