The IRS does not guarantee 21-day refunds. Overall, the IRS anticipates nine out of 10 taxpayers will receive their refund within 21 days of acceptance when they file electronically with direct deposit if there are no issues with their tax return.
Under the PATH Act, the IRS cannot issue a refund involving the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) before mid-February. The law provides this additional time to help the IRS stop fraudulent refunds and claims from being issued, including to identity thieves.
The IRS anticipates a first week of March refund for many EITC and ACTC taxpayers if they file electronically with direct deposit and there are no issues with their tax returns.
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