I filled out a form 8888, checked off box 35a on 1040, but i got a check instead of an i-bond. Why?

[xmasbaby0]

Only the IRS could explain that to you.  TurboTax gets no information from the IRS after you file your tax return.

[DoninGA]

If the Form 8888 was included with your tax return, then your question can only be answered by the IRS.

Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday
When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info). Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
Then press 3 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions."
- When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, don't enter anything.
- After it asks twice, you will get another menu.

Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
Then press 3 for all other inquiries
It should then transfer you to an agent.

[Mike9241]

sometimes the IRS messes up. And if you're asking if you can send back your refund to have it applied to Ibonds the answer is no.