Today is January 13th. I was able to efile my federal today (self employed). I was NOT able to file state yet (SC) forms are not ready. I was able to pay for filing fees for both federal qnd state through turbotax option to take fees from refund option. Also near the end I was offered a $250 advance on a green dot card....adds a few more signature requirements. I was emailed to set up my account for prepaid card with temporary card info to use online....however, if I get the $250 advance it will be AFTER the IRS accepts my return. They will begin accepting returns on Jan 27th I believe it was announced recently. Since its 0 percent interest I decided to try the $250 advance. There are higher advances such as 500 1000 1500 and 2000. Not sure how they choose the amount they offer you. If anyone else has filed and gotten an advance offer please share your experience. I was not offered an advance for 2018 tax return.
