After you file

The IRS will not start accepting any type of 2021 tax return until January 24, 2022.

See this IRS news release - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/2022-tax-filing-season-begins-jan-24-irs-outlines-refund-timing-and-wha...

 

The status of the TurboTax refund advance will not be available until the IRS accepts your e-filed tax return on January 24, 2022.  Look for an email from TurboTax for the status of your tax return on or after that date.