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March 3, 2025
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why haven't I received my tax refund?

  • March 3, 2025
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I filed in January, I received an email saying I would get it by March 3rd but the tracker

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    March 3, 2025

    Federal and state refunds come from completely separate entities.  There is no rule as to which one will come in first or how long it will be between their arrival in your account.

     

    TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.  “21 days”  is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS. 

     

     

    First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted: 

    https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

     

    Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

     

    You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2024 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

    https://www.irs.gov/refunds

     

    To track your state refund:    

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_US_en_US?uid=lt447ebr

     

    If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing

     

     

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/refunds-take-longer-others/L14YlqFrH_US_en_US?uid=lexdr7zh

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    https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/irs-refund-taking-longer-21-days/L2vRAJbdU_US_en_US?uid=lexe7lst

     

    If you are getting earned income credit on line 27 or additional child tax credit on line 28 You are subject to the delay required by the PATH act.  Do not expect your refund before early March

     

    https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/what-is-the-path-act-and-how-may-it-impact-your-taxes/L2fkZJmNC

     

     

    Note:  “Accepted” is not the same as “approved”.  TurboTax tells you the e-file was accepted if the IRS deems that there is enough information on the return for them to take it in for processing.   Only the IRS can approve of the refund, which is a later stage of processing.  If the IRS approves your refund they will provide a date for the refund to be issued.

     

     

    **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
    LindaS5247
    March 3, 2025

    Once your return is filed, TurboTax has no control over the processing of your return or the release of your refund. 

     

    Due to PATH Act, the IRS holds refunds for Customers claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Additional Child Tax Credit until March 3.

     

    Today is March 3, so I would wait a day or so.  The IRS is still reporting that these refunds will be released by March 3.

     

    You can use this link to check on your Federal refund.  Where's My Refund? 

     

    You can call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday.

     

    Click here for "When to expect your refund if you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit


    Click here for IRS Tax Filing Season: taxpayers have many options for help


    Click here for "What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days?"

     

    Click here for "Why Is My Tax Refund Delayed? 7 Common Reasons"

     

     

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