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Did I use any of the credits that require the irs to hold my refund until feb 15?

 
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HelenaC
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Did I use any of the credits that require the irs to hold my refund until feb 15?

Per IRS https://www.irs.gov/refunds : *Beginning in 2017, if you claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit, the IRS must hold your refund until February 15. Learn more on when to expect your refund.

Check your income tax return. To Preview your 1040:

  • Click on My Account
  • Click on Tools
  • Under Other helpful links, choose View Tax Summary
  • In the same row as Tax Timeline, choose Preview my 1040
  • To get out of Preview my 1040, click the back button that is in the same row as Tax Timeline

On Form 1040EZ:

  • Line 8a EIC

On Form 1040A:

  • Line 42a EIC 
  • Line 43 Additional Child Tax Credit

On Form 1040:

  • Line 66a EIC 
  • Line 67 Additional Child Tax Credit


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HelenaC
New Member

Did I use any of the credits that require the irs to hold my refund until feb 15?

Per IRS https://www.irs.gov/refunds : *Beginning in 2017, if you claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit, the IRS must hold your refund until February 15. Learn more on when to expect your refund.

Check your income tax return. To Preview your 1040:

  • Click on My Account
  • Click on Tools
  • Under Other helpful links, choose View Tax Summary
  • In the same row as Tax Timeline, choose Preview my 1040
  • To get out of Preview my 1040, click the back button that is in the same row as Tax Timeline

On Form 1040EZ:

  • Line 8a EIC

On Form 1040A:

  • Line 42a EIC 
  • Line 43 Additional Child Tax Credit

On Form 1040:

  • Line 66a EIC 
  • Line 67 Additional Child Tax Credit


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