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posted Feb 7, 2025 6:13:20 PM

Why are they guaranteed your refund 5 days early in their ads but once you file they tell you you cannot get them until the IRS releases them

The ads say they guarantee your refund five days early. I have to wait the full amount of time. Why?

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Level 15
Feb 7, 2025 6:16:24 PM

Did you misunderstand what "5 days early" means?

 

Remember that the “”5 day early” date is based on the date given to you on the IRS refund site—-not the date the TT site shows in your account.   If your refund does not come in five days ahead of the IRS date, they are supposed to cancel the $25 fee.

 

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2024 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds