If claiming education credits will the refund be delayed this year?

[Rachel_W]

The IRS did not specifically mention that returns claiming Education Credits would be delayed this year.  However, returns claiming a refundable portion of the American Opportunity Credit will most likely see a delay as well, just like in past years.

Click this link to check out the IRS announcement about Refund Timing for the 2018 filing season.

You can click this link to check the status of your tax refund: Where's My Refund? at IRS.gov.

[danawesoloski]

Refunds with educational credits are being held until May 1st according to the irs.

[kristinmccreary2]

This is what I was also told this morning, yet I know several people who have received their refund. So frustrating!

[danawesoloski]

I called back and was told new story, so......  I guess I will just wait.

[kristinmccreary2]

What’s the new story?

[Croetzer97]

does anyone know if this is still the case in 2021.