In a normal filing season, when the IRS can simply concentrate on processing returns ONCE this would not be a problem for most people. If you are willing to pay a CPA upfront to file your return then you should do the same when using the TT program. Using the refund processing service for an extra fee is never the best choice IMHO.
Of course this has not been a normal filing season as the IRS has been tasked with putting out stimulus payments, reconciling stimulus credits, recalculating the returns for retroactive tax law changes, processing unneeded amended returns AND putting out monthly advance CTC payments all while being understaffed and using dated equipment. If you wish to protest please call your local congress person and demand they stop this foolishness and/or fund the IRS properly so they can do the job they are asked to do.
