The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH Act) prevents the IRS from issuing early refunds on any tax return that claims the Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) and/or Additional Child Tax Credit. The IRS usually begins issuing tax refunds on returns with the EIC or Additional Child Tax Credit in late February. Read more here: Some 2019 federal refunds are delayed due to the PATH Act
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