Every February, millions of taxpayers ask the same question: “Why is my refund being held when my return was accepted weeks ago?”For filers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child… The PATH Act and Refund Integrity: How the IRS Prevents Fraud
Every year, millions of taxpayers who depend on early refunds run into the same frustrating wall:They file early, expect a fast refund, and then discover that their money cannot be released until mid-February because of… The No-Excuse Policy: Why Financial Hardship Cannot Override the PATH Act Hold
Early filers see it every year:They submit their return the moment e-file opens, the IRS accepts it within minutes, and then… nothing. The Where’s My Refund (WMR) tool stays stuck on: No refund date.No progress… WMR Stuck on “Accepted”: The PATH Act Message That Confuses Early Filers
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.… The “Entire Refund” Freeze: Why Your Non-EITC Money Is Held Until February 15
Every tax season, millions of early filers expect fast refunds—especially families claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). But even if you file on opening day, your refund… The Mid-February PATH Act Barrier: The Earliest Your Refund Can Be Issued (Not Deposited)
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… The PATH Act Hold: Why Your EITC/ACTC Refund Date Is Still Locked Until February 15
Understanding the EITC/ACTC Timeline and When to Expect Your Money Each filing season, millions of taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) face the same question:Will… Will the PATH Act Still Delay Your 2026 Refund?
Tax refund season is exciting, but if you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) on your 2025 tax return, you might be wondering: When will my refund actually… The PATH Act Delay: When Will My EITC/ACTC Refund Actually Be Released in 2026?
Tax season is here, and if you’re claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), the PATH Act might slow down your refund. Don’t worry—we’ve got the scoop to keep… Don’t Let the PATH Act Catch You Off Guard!
Waiting for your tax refund and wondering why it’s taking so long? The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, passed in 2015, could be the reason. Designed to combat refund fraud, this federal law… PATH Act: Why Your Tax Refund Might Be Delayed and What to Expect
The IRS’s “Where’s My Refund?” tool will be updated by February 17, 2024, for many taxpayers who claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). Before February 17, some taxpayers… IRS Will Update The Where’s My Refund? Tools by February 17
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… IRS PATH ACT
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act was created in order to protect taxpayers and their families against fraud and permanently extend many expiring tax laws. The law, which was enacted December 18, 2015,… Today will be the End of the 2021 PATH ACT REFUND HOLD
Nearly every taxpayer with dependent children could be impacted by the PATH Act at some point. In addition to other tax-related provisions, the PATH act affects two extremely common tax credits: the Earned Income Tax… The PATH Act: What It Is and How It Affects Your Taxes
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act was created in order to protect taxpayers and their families against fraud and permanently extend many expiring tax laws. The law, which was enacted December 18, 2015,… Today will be the End of the 2020 PATH ACT REFUND HOLD
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… Refund Timing for Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit Filers
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act was created in order to protect taxpayers and their families against fraud and permanently extend many expiring tax laws. The law, which was enacted December 18, 2015,… Today will be the End of the 2019 PATH HOLD
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act required the IRS to hold all refunds for returns claiming the earned income tax credit (EITC) and additional child tax credit (ACTC) until February 15. PATH ACT… Where’s My Refund – PATH ACT Message Facts
Some tax refunds that include an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) will be held until February 15. This action is driven by the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act… PATH ACT LAW will Delay Tax Refunds Every Year
The IRS’s “Where’s My Refund?” tool will be updated by February 18, 2017, for many taxpayers who claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). Before February 15, some… IRS Will Update “Where’s My Refund” Tool February 18
Taxpayers claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit(EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit(ACTC) will update to the PATH Message Once your tax return status goes from “We have received your tax return and it is… Does the PATH ACT message mean I am done Processing?
Especially Early Filers & Families Expecting Refundable Credits Every year, millions of taxpayers hope their early tax refund will help cover holiday expenses, post-Christmas bills, and New Year budgets. But as the holiday season approaches,… As Holidays Approach, IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Refund Delays
Here’s Why Millions of Early Filers Will Wait Longer If you claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), expect your tax refund to be delayed again next year.… IRS to Delay Tax Refunds Involving EITC and ACTC