Why do we have to wait til after feb 15 if we have claimed the same kids for years

[Texas Roger · Accepted solution]

The new tax law requires the IRS to not process tax returns with EIC and/or additional child tax credit until Feb. 15. The law was enacted to reduce fraudulent claims for those two credits. There are no exceptions to the law.

[SweetieJean]

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