The PATH act was passed in 2015. It is a fraud prevention measure. The IRS holds refunds that include earned income tax credit or the additional child tax credit. If you have even one of those credits on your tax return, have to wait until late February.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3397970-path-act-delayed-refunds-for-some-filers
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