After you file

The date used for the "5 day early" refund is the date on the IRS refund site.  NOT a date you are seeing on a transcript.

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/early-tax-refunds/

 

From the 5 day early offer page

 

To check if your refund has been approved, visit the IRS website and use their “Where’s My Refund?” tool for real-time updates. Additionally, if you file with TurboTax, you can track your refund status directly within the platform, providing you with peace of mind and up-to-date information.

 

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