My federal return was accepted 2/10/19 but still has not been approved and state refund was already issued 3/5. We have a child tax credit, could that be the delay?

[CassandraLO · Accepted solution]

That is most likely the reason for the delay on your Federal Return. The IRS started issuing tax refunds on returns with the EIC or Additional Child Tax Credit on February 27, 2019. For some taxpayers, PATH Act requirements and other identity-protection safeguards implemented by the IRS may account for longer wait times.

For the most up to date information Where’s My Refund? will give you a personalized date once they approve your refund. 

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