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Hi Thanks for the Info, yes i am aware of the Federal refund delays, my state of Mass just says most refunds within 21 days or less but also states allow 4 - 6 weeks for efile. It just aggravates me that their is never a clear answer for anyone. The dates keep changing ect. I read a bunch of answers on turbo tax and as i understood just like you if you claimed the EIC and or ACTC No refunds would be released before feb 15th but i see that people are claiming they already have refund dd dates before the 15th how is this even possible if its a federal law? Are there exceptions im not aware of? Also i was curious if the state is going to show me a date or update so i dont have to keep checking my bank.. thanks