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laruesanders-tif — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:18:33 GMT

Re: Is there any way I can still apply for the refund advance although I’ve already filed my taxe...

TiffanyL — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 17:33:24 GMT

Unfortunately, you can't apply for the Refund Advance after you file your taxes.

Re: Is there any way I can still apply for the refund advance although I’ve already filed my taxe... what if I amend (change) my taxes even tho I don’t have anything to fix or change I just missed where I apply for the advance when I was doing my taxes

Kp42 — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 22:33:53 GMT

What if I amend(change) my taxes even tho I don’t have anything to fix or add I just missed where I apply for the advance I guess ?

Re: Is there any way I can still apply for the refund advance although I’ve already filed my taxe... what if I amend (change) my taxes even tho I don’t have anything to fix or change I just missed where I apply for the advance when I was doing my taxes

VolvoGirl — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 22:45:06 GMT

No you can only apply for the advance before you file the original return.

Re: Is there any way I can still apply for the refund advance although I’ve already filed my taxes with TurboTax?

kscarber — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:29:16 GMT

I feel like TurboTax kinda doesn't care about making sure customers get what they need, I tried getting the refund advance 2 years in a row. Both years I had an offset under 50 dollars and it totally ruined my chances of an advance. I'm getting over 5 thousand back and the worst part is that I paid my offset off just so nothing could stop me from getting it and I still didn't get it. My family and I were really needing it bad but I couldn't get any help from anyone. I couldn't even afford paying the 45 dollar offset but I did because I thought for sure I would get the advance. And I definitely wouldn't have gotten premium if I knew I wasn't getting it and I definitely wouldn't be having it put in my credit carma spending account. I was told by TurboTax that it's up to credit carma but it's not, credit carma and the actual bank says it's up to TurboTax to approve us. But I'm probably a last time customer. They literally couldn't even help me with my state return.

Re: Is there any way I can still apply for the refund advance although I’ve already filed my taxes with TurboTax?

Iloveyoumore2021 — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:41:06 GMT

This will be the last time I use TurboTax. They tease you with the idea that you'll get an advance but never do you. I met every criteria to be approved and 2 years in a row I am denied. I have been with them for multiple years and also had an existing account with Credit Karma. My return is well over the $500 yet I am denied. I'm done with being let down. What perks do they even offer that I can't get else where? I am very disappointed. I really needed that money right now.

Re: Is there any way I can still apply for the refund advance although I’ve already filed my taxes with TurboTax?

rbchanlidd — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 02:01:39 GMT

I don't believe there's a refund advance.. they use that as a tactic to get you to file with them and create a credit karma acct, while also depositing your entire refund into a credit karma acct (because who in their right mind would use a credit karma acct otherwise, SMH) i have clicked the link to use TT to file just for the advance, and nowhere at all does it even give you the option to get an advance, i literally didnt see it anywhere while filing.. then afterwards, you google it just to find these answers lol SCAM SCAM SCAM tactic because they know folks need it fast...

Re: Is there any way I can still apply for the refund advance although I’ve already filed my taxes with TurboTax?

Chandler317 — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:28:11 GMT

Yes they charged me for using the help option this year. But it was the only option on my screen I had to be able to do my taxes I didn’t have a free option. I won’t be using them again very disappointed I’ve only used them but never again.

Re: Is there any way I can still apply for the refund advance although I’ve already filed my taxes with TurboTax?

claudib23 — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:24:06 GMT

The refund advance is real. I’ve gotten it the last four years in a row but this year the option didn’t show up for me. I’m not sure why it didn’t but I understand how you feel. I just wanted to reference that it’s real.

Re: Is there any way I can still apply for the refund advance although I’ve already filed my taxe...

MarilynG1 — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:55:40 GMT

Some reasons why Refund Advance may not show as an option include not having a refund of at least $500, having certain forms in your return, or not choosing Credit Karma Money Account as your bank to receive the refund.

If these don't apply to you, if you're using TurboTax Online, clear your Cache and Cookies and step through the FILE section again. Don't choose the '5 day early' option or you may not see 'Refund Advance'.

Here's more info from other users on Refund Advance.

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