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…
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…
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…
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…
Following an unpredictable year with many changes and challenges, the Internal Revenue Service today shared important reminders for taxpayers who are about to file their 2020 federal tax returns. Choose direct deposit The safest, most…
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…
With the tax filing season quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service recommends taxpayers take time now to determine if they are eligible for important tax credits. Earned Income Tax Credit The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is…
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 fiscal year 2018 budget plan the House Budget Committee approved in July calls for a radical change in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) that could harm millions of low-income working families and cause…
You filed your taxes on January 20th. You chose direct deposit. You have no errors on your return. By all accounts, you should receive your refund within 21 days—sometime in mid-February, right? Wrong. If you…
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,…