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Whats the earliest i can get my earned income credit direct deposited

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Whats the earliest i can get my earned income credit direct deposited

The IRS has stated that those with Earned Income Credit should start seeing deposit dates around February 17th, but they've said that the earliest they will start issuing refunds is around February 27th. You can see more details below.

Per the IRS: "By law, the IRS cannot release refunds containing the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit before mid-February. “Where’s My Refund?” will be updated February 17 for most early filers who claimed the EITC or ACTC. These taxpayers will not see a refund date on “Where's My Refund?” or through their software packages until then. EITC and ACTC refunds should be available in taxpayer bank accounts and debit cards starting Feb. 27, if taxpayers used direct deposit and there are no other issues with their tax returns.” 

More details can be viewed here Avoid the Rush Track Tax Refund Online at IRS.gov

PATH Act delayed refunds for some filers

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Whats the earliest i can get my earned income credit direct deposited

The IRS has stated that those with Earned Income Credit should start seeing deposit dates around February 17th, but they've said that the earliest they will start issuing refunds is around February 27th. You can see more details below.

Per the IRS: "By law, the IRS cannot release refunds containing the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit before mid-February. “Where’s My Refund?” will be updated February 17 for most early filers who claimed the EITC or ACTC. These taxpayers will not see a refund date on “Where's My Refund?” or through their software packages until then. EITC and ACTC refunds should be available in taxpayer bank accounts and debit cards starting Feb. 27, if taxpayers used direct deposit and there are no other issues with their tax returns.” 

More details can be viewed here Avoid the Rush Track Tax Refund Online at IRS.gov

PATH Act delayed refunds for some filers

Whats the earliest i can get my earned income credit direct deposited

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.

Once your return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS.

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

On the IRS site you are also offered the use of an app called IRS2Go

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

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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