.Every year, millions of working Americans miss out on money they’ve already earned — not because they did anything wrong, but because they don’t realize they qualify. That’s why the IRS and its partners nationwide…
If you’re claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) for the 2026 tax season, refund timing follows a different set of rules. This page walks you through what…
Every year, early filers are shocked when they learn that even the portion of their refund unrelated to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) is still being held.…
Why Early Filing Doesn’t Mean Early Refund When Claiming These Credits Every year, early filers see “Accepted” and “Processing” messages in January and get hopeful — believing their refunds will soon be released. But if…
Why Families With Three or More Children Will See One of the Biggest Refund Boosts in 2026 The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) remains one of the largest refundable tax credits in the United States…
Claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) and wondering why your refund is taking forever? Don’t stress! The IRS’s PATH Act puts a hold on these refunds until mid-February…
Why Skipping One Required Form Can Directly Reduce Your Refund If you or your tax preparer claims certain refundable credits—such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), or American Opportunity…
Join us in making the 15th annual Awareness Day as successful as last year’s. We partnered with more than 1,500 supporters with a combined social reach of over 2 million. And, partners sponsored over nearly 220 live events and other…
The Internal Revenue Service and its partners nationwide remind taxpayers about the Earned Income Tax Credit on January 31, 2020, “EITC Awareness Day.” This is the 14th year of the EITC awareness campaign that alerts millions…
Taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit may experience a refund hold. According to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, the IRS cannot issue these refunds…
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is an income tax credit given to low- and moderate-income workers through filing a tax return. It is a refundable tax credit, meaning that you will receive it if…
The earned income credit (EIC) is one of the most beneficial credits for individuals with children or those that are low income. Created in 1975 as an incentive for people to work, this credit potentially…
Important Updates Every Taxpayer With Children Should Understand The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC) are two of the most significant tax benefits available to working families. Because these credits…
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit given to taxpayers that earn a low-to-moderate income from a job or through self-employment. According to the IRS, around 25 million eligible filers received…
No matter how hard you try to safeguard personal information, there is still a chance that someone could steal or otherwise misuse your dependent’s Social Security number. Often, the use of another taxpayer’s Social Security…
Understanding Dependent Rules for Newborns and Refundable Credits If your baby was born during the current tax year, you may be able to claim your child as a dependent on your tax return, even if…
Everybody loves tax exemptions. They reduce the amount of your taxable income, which affects the amount of taxes you pay. You can take a personal exemption for yourself, and you get an exemption for each…
Did you know about 27 percent of Earned Income Tax Credit returns are paid in error? According to the IRS, the five most common errors account for more than 60 percent of erroneous claims. Remember,…