In addition to what mesquite has said above, you can check if your refund has been approved directly on the IRS website using their “Where’s My Refund?” tool for real-time updates.
Your state may have a similar tool: How do I track my state refund?
Learn more: TurboTax FAQ - Early Tax Refunds
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