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After you file
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We’re reaching out because you might have received incorrect information about when to expect your tax refund. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this might have caused, and want to help ensure you have the correct timeline from the IRS since you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and/or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC).
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH Act) prevents the IRS from issuing early refunds (before mid-February) on any tax return that claims the EITC and/or ACTC. You can expect to get your refund by March 3 as long as you e-filed, chose to get your refund via direct deposit, and have no issues with your return.
By February 22, the IRS’s Where’s My Refund tool should show an updated status for most early EITC/ACTC filers.
When you filed your taxes, you chose to receive your refund 5 days early to the bank account of your choice. With this option, you’ll have your federal refund deposited into your account 5 days earlier than the standard tax refund electronic deposit from the