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2020 Pathers EITC/ACTC Update here

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
January 24, 2020
64 replies
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Alright, it’s another year. If you have EITC and/or ACTC please provide your details and updates here.

Filed: 1/20 using TT

EITC/ACTC

Accepted: 1/21

WMR: One bar so far...topic 152.

Best answer by macuser_22

Expert Reviewed

It is what it is. No matter what you think the IRS probably can careless as they make the rules. Not trying to be rude but be thankful you're getting money back to begin with. Waiting an extra week or two shouldn't make your financial work collapse. Or you could go live in a 3rd world country where they take taxes and give nothing back.

@caron1981 wrote:

It is what it is. No matter what you think the IRS probably can careless as they make the rules.taxes and give nothing back.

Just a slight clarification. The IRS does NOT make the rules. It is called the PATH ACT, because it was an act of Congress, (a law) that made the "rule which is a law. The IRS only applies and enforces the law that Congress passed.

The reason for the delay is to allow time for the IRS to receive W-2's and other forms to verify income before blindly paying claimed refunds that are based on that income in order to prevent tax fraud by claiming refunds that are based on income that does not exist. Claiming fake income to get EIC/ACTC credits was a high runner tax fraud prior to the PATH ACT.

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kdennis2014

Level 2

Filed on Jan 2, 2020 return transmitted Jan 13, 2020 and still in pending on TT and cannot find me on WMR. Filing HOH with ACTC.

I did my brothers same day, transmitted same day his federal was excepted Jan 14, and WMR confirms refund date for DD on 1/29. He filed Single no EITC or CTC.

Even the past years I have had early acceptance even though the hold until Feb 15 it still would show accepted on WMR and TT in past years usually within 24 hours of transmitting.

Gaby33

Level 2

Just got my advance about 5 to 6 hours after turbo tax emailed my refund was accepted. Was recieved by the IRS with 1 bar on website but havent recieved notification of it being accepted by IRS yet. Got preapproved for 500 and they gave me exactly that

sandypoo2002

Level 4

Did you have any children? I seen where it said some loan applications may not be approved to forms filed so was wondering if that is one.

Tracyrm4

Level 2

Returns claiming the EIC will be held until 2/15/2020. Don’t look for a approval until at least then.

Lvlybrneyes37Author

Level 6

@Tracyrm4 Do you have the Path Act message yet? We know about how long it takes. We’re just here to keep each other updated.

Karebare016

Level 3

I was in a test batch, as I was accepted by the IRS on 1/14. When I logged into WMR I had 1 bar. I just checked this morning and I see I have the PATH message. When the bars have been replaced with the PATH does that mean you are really processed but on hold because of PATH? So when PATH is released my return will be processed and ready to go, correct? I'm almost sure that's how it works, but just looking for a solid confirmation 🙂 It's time for the waiting game....With a little luck maybe we'll see the first PATH deposits the week of Feb. 17th.....Here's hoping 🤗

Bosrox81

Level 5

They said they will process the path act Returns on February 15th so a week or so after that I'm sure

Kevmex81

Level 5

I got my deposit on 2/22 last year.

Karebare016

Level 3

You can claim kids as dependents and still not be claiming ACTC or EIC. These credits depend upon your filing status and AGI. Therefore it's absolutely possible that you claimed kids last year or the year before and still received a refund before February 15th. However I absolutely promise IF you have an EIC and/or ACTC you will not and have not recieved an actual refund from the IRS before the 15th of February. I don't care if you were in a test batch, if you were processed on January 2nd or you ordered your transcripts on January 3rd. It's the LAW. Not a suggestion! People we have elected to represent us in the government created a LAW that states filers with these credits can NOT receive refunds before February 15th. Every person. Every time. Period. Yes every person and situation is unique and perhaps people that file the same day may not get their refund at the same time even if they have the exact same situation. But no one that falls under PATH will have a DDD before mid to late February.

This thread is just for us to compare and whine and commiserate with others that are in the same boat playing the IRS waiting game. And to give each other hope when one of us sees movement. There's no reason to be nasty or argue. We're all in this together!! Let's try to help and support one another!!

brsawyer

Level 6

well i was issued my state refund but previous owed unemployment took all of it so thats cool.

checkitg_33

Level 5

Filed: 1/29 w TurboTax

Both EITC/ACTC

Accepted: 1/29

IRS2GO App Says Topic 152 with a Received Bar highlighted.

TurboTax has an estimated DD date of 2/19. Every year I've done my taxes w Turbo it's been around the estimated day.

My guess like last year, us PATHers wont know much till after the 15th of February.

Mike.

Shelbyashirley

Level 6

Filed 1/11/20

accepted 1/27/20

one bar on WMR , no PATH message

Pagbria92

Level 2

I dont have the Path Act message either is that a bad thing?

justmeamye

Level 5

Filed 1/27/2020

Accepted 1/27/2020

Still one bar Topic 152

Mmiller886

Level 2

My bar is gone and now I just have a message saying your tax return is still being processed. What does this mean?

Lvlybrneyes37Author

Level 6

@Mmiller886 It depends on a few factors. When was your acceptance date? Do you have EITC and/or ACTC or tuition credits? I’ve noticed that some are getting the Path Act message and some haven’t.