After you file

Deposit Date:

  • The information you see on your TurboTax timeline is an estimate. 
  • While the IRS Where's My Refund? tracker provides a more detailed, personalized timeline. Once your return is accepted, the IRS takes over the refund status updates.
  • You can also check the status of your refund by calling the IRS Refund Hotline at 800-829-1954

Prepaid Card:

  • Make sure that you activated your card either online or over phone by following the instructions on the card's sticker.

Delayed Return:

  • Sometimes, your federal refund can take longer than 21 days to process. (See the FAQ below for reasons why this may occur).
  • Note: An IRS representatives will be able to research the status of your refund if your return was accepted more than 21 calendar days ago. Call them at 1-800-829-1040.

See TurboTax FAQ: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302084