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Question

Refund

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
February 18, 2020
179 replies
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Ok I E-filed and IRS accepted it on the 1/22/20 I thought was wired because they said they was not a accepting until the 27th. I looked at where’s my refund on the 1/25/20 it had one bar said was accepted. On 2/5/20 it went to the PATH act and stayed like that until 2/16/20 Message changed to we received your refund and is processing no bars nothing. My turbo tax says refund expected on 2/12/20 obviously that didn’t happen been way past 21 days. Has anyone else have this problem?

mloya84

Level 2

If u filed EITC or Child Deduction then the it's didn't start processing til Feb 15, 2020. N it states to give I. A couple days lno later then Feb 22,2020

prudieslade11

Level 3

ok today is the 22 same thing is we are processing ...sooo I read somewhere else it said wmr suppose update on 24 ..

Elviap92

Level 2

Where did you read this?

daonenonly84

Level 2

Yes I am also having this problem... I filed and everything was accepted January 21st, received a notification saying February 11th was my expected refund date... and too nothing came. Today marks the 21st day since my return was accepted so I guess I'll check again by the end of the day.. if not idk what's going on... smh

blackhistorymonth

Level 2

Actually! Your at day 4 ! EIC customers started Feb 15 2020. 1-3 Weeks after this date but hopefully, depending on when you filed. DDD should be Saturday 2-22-2020 and filers who filed after 2-3-2020 should get threr refund Saturday 2-29-2020. WMR WILL UPDATE THIS SATURDAY 2-22-2020!!! SO even if you do not get your refund this Sat. WMR will update and give you a DDD. Hope this gives SOMEONE so hope!!!THEY ARE SAYING: YOU WILL GET YOUR REFUND(dd) BEFORE wmr UPDATES!!!

wheriza

Level 2

Definitely does thank you so much. You have no idea. Where did you get the information?

demetriad8

Level 2

What is the path act?

Harvharv

Level 3

Path Act was implemented in 2017. It protects from fraud. They get more time to look over. And basically they get to check that no one else claimed your kids and you didnt make a mistake. Make sure you read it. It pretty specific and can explain way better but it protects from fraud. On both sides.

Dvb2

Level 2

I have also experience the same thing , it has been way past 21 days, and I check my status and it says still being processed!

nortonkd

Level 6

Have any of you that have been over 21 days called?

rckdsmith

Level 2

Yep. Can't talk to a human. Get the freaking automated crap.

drnicely66

Level 4

Yes. I filed on January 8th. My return was part of a test batch accepted on January 13th. And my refund status says the same thing. The bar is gone and just says processing. By their calculations I should have been one of the first refunds issued. But I've only recieved my state

SForrestLO

Level 11

@drnicely66

This can mean you are still working on your return if you have not submitted it. I recommend you double check your e-file status by logging into the e-file tool. If it was accepted, continue to check the IRS website for an update. Once they have a date, they will update the website.

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Critter

Level 15

Refund Timing for Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit Filers

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 before mid-February. The IRS expects the first EITC/ACTC related refunds to be available in taxpayer bank accounts or on debit cards by the first week of March, if they chose direct deposit and there are no other issues with their tax return. Check Where’s My Refund for your personalized refund date.

WMR on IRS.gov and the IRS2Go app will be updated with projected deposit dates for most early EITC/ACTC refund filers by February 22. So EITC /ACTC filers will not see an update to their refund status for several days after Feb. 15.

The IRS, tax preparers and tax software will not have additional information on refund dates, so Where’s My Refund? remains the best way to check the status of a refund. Where’s My Refund? is only updated once daily, usually overnight, so you don’t need to check the status more often.

Why is my refund being held?

If you claim the EITC or ACTC on your tax return, the IRS cannot issue your refund before mid-February. The law requires the IRS to hold the entire refund — even the portion not associated with the EITC or ACTC. Like previous years, some tax refunds may be held if there are questions about the tax return or the IRS needs more information.

When will I get my refund?

The IRS expects the first EITC/ACTC related refunds to be available in taxpayer bank accounts or on debit cards by the first week of March, if they chose direct deposit and there are no other issues with their tax return. Check Where’s My Refund for your personalized refund date.

Why does it take so long for the funds to show up in my account?

It takes additional time for refunds to be processed after leaving the IRS, and for financial institutions to accept and deposit them to bank accounts and products like debit cards. Also, many financial institutions do not process payments on weekends or holidays, which can affect when refunds reach taxpayers. For EITC and ACTC filers, the three-day holiday weekend involving President’s Day affects their refund timing.

How do I check the status of my refund?

The IRS, tax preparers and tax software will not have additional information on refund dates, so these filers should not contact or call about refunds before the end of February.

mmarson1113

Level 2

Yes. It's been 21 days here, automatic deposit. Did we get ripped off from someone assuming the identity of Turbo Tax?

DoninGA

Level 15

@mmarson1113 wrote:

Yes. It's been 21 days here, automatic deposit. Did we get ripped off from someone assuming the identity of Turbo Tax?

Read the excellent response from @Critter above your post.

There are millions of taxpayers who do NOT receive their tax refund within the 21 day IRS target window.

roseforr3

Level 2

I have the same. The Irs is saying will have update on the 22nd and would have return by end of next week/first part of March pending no other issues

hannhopp96

Level 2

Has anyone received their federal refund yet that has the earned income. I keep checking and is says still processing, but should be 1st week of March and still nothing.

Vickie401

Level 2

Still waiting .. filed and had it approved on 2/10/2020 and nothing

Md805

Level 2

Called this morning. Was told some people have to get paid first, some get paid last. Could take up to March. I find that a crock because I filed before it was open. I saw somewhere it said refunds will be sent no later than the 22nd. Hoping for that

JKeys

Level 2

What has me confused is my partner claimed our son and I claim our other so he is part of the PACT act but got his on 02/05/2020 and we filed the same day. However, I filed with Turbo Tax and he filed online with H&R block.

Jmesl

Level 2

I know, usually I file with hrblock on the DIY website, but I think they have a better “final review” software, because all of us here used turbo tax this year and are all having different issues. Upon looking over our tax files I caught a few mistakes that should have been caught and pointed out to us upon filing, as they do at the end prior to completion and filing. Like the child dependent address being different than the filer. Because their w2’s were imported and all the information was brought with it. Their address which was entered manually at the start of their filing is the current address, however on a portion of the files it lists the old address under his dependents, which must of been from the w2 info that was imported. When the last over view was offered prior to submitting the file, there was no indication of the old address, nor did the turbo tax “checking for mistakes” over view catch it. Now he’s being asked to forward documents to confirm that his dependents eligibility. Which in reality they are and he does support and live in like address. But according to the tax eligibility requirements he technically doesn’t meet the criteria. He has claimed them every other year for the last 6, 7 years but because this technical error, it’s being tested. Now we can submit all requested documents, but will they deny his dependent claim? It’s my fiancé, which we lived together for almost 8 years. I let him claim my son and my niece every other year since my niece lives with us and we are their sole providers, but because they’re neither blood related, nor related by legal marriage. That does not fall under the qualifications which the IRS requires, for dependent credits, EITC etc... Which we are only learning this, now. It’s very annoying, because I would of claimed them had I knew this would be an issue. I should of stuck with hrblock. Never had an issue filing on there fee DIY site. 😕😕

Martina75 If he is denied claiming them and getting the full credits. Then you should amend your tax return and add them to yours. It may take a lot longer to get the eitc or ctc but you will eventually get it.