@txgirl
You are partially correct ... folks with EIC and ACTC need to wait. If you only have CTC those will process normally.
IRS FAQs : https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions
I claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) on my tax return. When can I expect my refund? (updated December 22, 2023)
According to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, the IRS cannot issue EITC and ACTC refunds before mid-February. The IRS expects most EITC/Additional CTC related refunds to be available in taxpayer bank accounts or on debit cards by February 27, if they chose direct deposit and there are no other issues with the tax return. However, some taxpayers may see their refunds a few days earlier. Check Where's My Refund for your personalized refund date.
Where's My Refund? on IRS.gov and the IRS2Go mobile app remain the best way to check the status of a refund, and will be updated with projected deposit dates for most early EITC/ACTC refund filers by February 17.
