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After you file
A TurboTax date is an estimate. Here are some tips on troubleshooting the IRS WMR tool. That tool can sometimes be squirrely as your return moves through different stages of processing at the IRS.
First, double-check that your efile was successful. Log in to your Online TurboTax account and confirm at the Tax Home that your efiled return was accepted.
Be sure you have waited at least 24 hours after being "accepted" before using the IRS WMR tool.
When using the IRS WMR tool, be sure your entries for SSN and filing status are correct.
https://www.irs.gov/Refunds
Use only the Federal refund amount. Do not use any combined total refund figure that includes the state refund.
Look at your actual 2019 return to get the Federal refund amount. Be sure you are using what is displayed on your Federal Form 1040, Line 21a for the Federal refund amount.