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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 7:07:56 AM

What day does the IRS consider mid February

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 7:07:58 AM

See Feb 17 update reference here:

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p2043en.pdf

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 7:07:59 AM

For a status update on your return, please see our Turbo Tax FAQ. https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5340655

Level 1
Feb 5, 2020 12:35:08 PM

I want to know why the IRS considers February 27th mid-month, to me mid-month would be the 14-17. Idk what kinda calendar they have there lol.

New Member
Feb 8, 2020 6:55:17 AM

RIGHT?!?! I mean that’s end of the month even for a 30+ day month so their logic is really confusing

New Member
Feb 10, 2020 4:50:58 PM

I thought the 15-17 but I just read someone saying that’s the mid is the 27

Intuit Alumni
Feb 13, 2020 7:56:01 PM

I do not have an exact answer for that but I would assume the 15th being mid-February. 

New Member
Feb 15, 2020 7:52:30 AM

A link posted above states direct deposit should be available by Feb 22. 

New Member
Feb 15, 2020 8:27:16 AM

What day does the IRS consider mid February

Intuit Alumni
Feb 15, 2020 8:46:31 AM

@Jason-3477 Are you referring to returns that contain the Earned Income Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit?

 

If so, from the IRS Refund Timing page, 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. Where’s My Refund? 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.
Please see the below TurboTax FAQ for more information on the Path Act:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/refund-status/help/some-federal-refunds-will-be-delayed-due-to-the-path-act/00/26970

Level 1
Feb 15, 2020 2:59:37 PM

What day does the IRS consider mid February 

Level 15
Feb 15, 2020 3:00:36 PM


@Jason-3477 wrote:

What day does the IRS consider mid February


https://www.irs.gov/individuals/refund-timing

Level 15
Feb 15, 2020 3:00:49 PM


@ringram486 wrote:

What day does the IRS consider mid February 


https://www.irs.gov/individuals/refund-timing

New Member
Feb 13, 2022 7:35:05 PM

Because they are issued 14-17th, but are accounting for the time it takes for them to actually be delivered (I think they say 2 weeks if it’s a check by mail). So that would check out. I’m just hoping that direct deposit will still be ACTUAL mid-Feb 

New Member
Feb 15, 2022 3:15:06 AM

They keep saying Mid-February, which technically is the 14th. Then they say up to 21 days after you file. If you file the day they start accepting them, and they still make you wait until Mid- February (according to my idea of mid month), you're actually waiting (I Googled the answer,  don't judge me) is 21 days.  So here I am the 15th, and yes it's only day 22, but I need/want my money!! I don't give us a time frame if you can't stick to it.  Then don't even bother calling the IRS with questions.  You will not get an answer.  I called just to see why my 'Where's My Refund' was working perfectly,  and then just stopped.  It started to say my information was incorrect.  (Yes I did it right,  because I tried over and over- just in case there was a typo). 

Moral of story= IRS sucks

Intuit Alumni
Feb 15, 2022 7:18:36 AM

Although it typically takes 21 days it sometimes can take longer. More details on why your refund may be taking longer has been provided by clicking here

New Member
Feb 4, 2023 6:04:35 PM

I get my taxes every single year on February 14. This is because I have earned income credit, typically abbreviated as EIC. One year I got it on the 15th because I filed later than usual. Anytime I file between January 22 through January 28, my return always comes on Valentine’s Day give or take literally just one day.

Returning Member
Feb 13, 2023 10:32:48 PM

This year I filed earlier than usual. I filed January 22nd , my federal was accepted January 23. When I check my refund status it tells me to check back Mid- late February for an updated status. 

but on turbo tax my green line is complete also it says that my refund has been accepted and it’s on its way…. What is considered mid February? I’d say the 14 which would be today technically speaking.. but I have no updates. 

I really need my money I’m hoping it’s coming this week hopefully before the weekend because I E FILED 

Level 15
Feb 14, 2023 7:20:30 AM

@Joli_creole97

TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.  “21 days”  is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS. 

 

 

 

First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted: 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

 

Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

 

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2022 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

To track your state refund:    

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901548-why-do-some-refunds-take-longer-than-others

If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing.

https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2840013-does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2724106-my-return-is-accepted-but-still-not-approved-is-there-a-problem-should-i-be-worried

 

 

OR——if you filed by mail, expect a long wait.   It is taking the very backlogged IRS six to nine months to process mailed returns.   Until a human opens your envelope and enters the data into the system, nothing will even show up on the refund site, so you will have to be very patient.

 

 

If you are getting earned income credit on line 27 or additional child tax credit on line 28 You are subject to the delay required by the PATH act.  Do not expect your refund earlier than late February.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3397970-path-act-delayed-refunds-for-some-filers

 

 

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/what-is-the-path-act-and-how-may-it-impact-your-taxes/L2fkZJmNC

Returning Member
Feb 14, 2023 7:28:35 AM

I filed electronically, turbo tax says ev everything is accepted and a refund has been issued. 
I am aware of the PATHS act , the IRS stated that they aren’t allowed to issue any refunds before mid February due to the PATH act. If I receive my money late February that’s a month for me , since I filed the 22 of January. 

Also I bank with chime, they stated I’d be able to get my refund up to 5 days earlier if I do via direct deposit in which I did. 

hopefully by tomorrow (feb 15) I’ll be able to check the IRS website for an updated status. 

Level 15
Feb 14, 2023 7:32:39 AM

Good luck-----but despite anything "Chime" is saying---you get your federal tax refund when the IRS issues it.  

The IRS is in control--not Chime.

New Member
Feb 15, 2023 3:36:54 PM

Did you get any new update as of today?

Returning Member
Feb 15, 2023 11:42:41 PM

Yes I actually called the IRS They told me that my refund is scheduled to be deposited on the 20th. In which I don’t understand why or how because the 20th is a bank holiday… I’m sure a holiday for them as well which means I probably won’t get my money until Tuesday.. the 21st… 

 

but my friend banks with chime and he told me his refund came 2 days early than what the IRS tracker stated.. so hopefully that’ll be my case .. 

New Member
Jan 31, 2024 5:23:55 AM

Level 15
Jan 31, 2024 8:18:14 AM

@Goldpots4 Your post was blank--no question there.  But this thread was begun with questions pertaining to the PATH delay for refunds.

 

First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted: 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

 

Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

 

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2023 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

To track your state refund:    

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901548-why-do-some-refunds-take-longer-than-others

If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2580357-who-provides-the-refund-processing-service

https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2840013-does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2724106-my-return-is-accepted-but-still-not-approved-is-there-a-problem-should-i-be-worried

 

 

 

 

 

If you are getting earned income credit on line 27 or additional child tax credit on line 28 You are subject to the delay required by the PATH act.  Do not expect your refund earlier than late February.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/internal-revenue-service/federal-refunds-delayed-due-path-act/L5jnQJsBi_US_en_US?uid=lrrwpybr

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/what-is-the-path-act-and-how-may-it-impact-your-taxes/L2fkZJmNC

 

 

 

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc152

 

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/refund-timing