Tax Year Prior to 2020: My taxes are being held because I either filed earned income credit or extra child credit they were excepted on feb 2 how long do I have to wait

 

After you file

See this IRS website for information - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/refund-timing

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After you file

If you are filing your returns that claim the earned income tax credit or additional child tax credit, the IRS will start processing those returns after February 15th, and anticipate being able to update tax payers accounts with a refund date around the 22nd. 

 

You can track the status of your refund here: https://www.irs.gov/refunds

 

Click here to read more about your return and acceptance information here: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/refund-timing

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