Will there be a delay in tax refunds that include the earned income tax credit?

[verleiigh]

For the 2020 year

[Critter-3]

There always will be since the IRS cannot process any returns before 2/15 that has EIC on them but this year no returns will be processed before 2/12  so everyone will be waiting this year.  

[SweetieJean]

• Per the IRS:
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• February 22. Projected date for the IRS.gov Where's My Refund tool being updated for those claiming EITC and ACTC, also referred to as PATH Act returns.
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•  First week of March. Tax refunds begin reaching those claiming EITC and ACTC (PATH Act returns) for those who file electronically with direct deposit and there are no issues with their tax returns.
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