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Feb. 15 PATH Act Date for 2021...???

smith2day — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:01:26 GMT

If I'm not mistaken, IRS has stated no CTC or EITC Filers can receive refund before Feb. 15 of any given year. Since the IRS has extended the 2021 Filing season start to Feb. 12 from the usual Jan. start, does that affect/extend the PATH Act date for 2021 too? I haven't seen any announcements stating an extension of the Feb. 15 date, but it would just make sense for it to be extended, but haven't seen a new date in writing.

Re: Feb. 15 PATH Act Date for 2021...???

SweetieJean — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:03:39 GMT

February 12. IRS begins 2021 tax season. Individual tax returns begin being accepted and processing begins.
February 22. Projected date for the IRS.gov Where's My Refund tool being updated for those claiming EITC and ACTC, also referred to as PATH Act returns.
First week of March. Tax refunds begin reaching those claiming EITC and ACTC (PATH Act returns) for those who file electronically with direct deposit and there are no issues with their tax returns.

2021 tax filing season begins Feb. 12; IRS outlines steps to speed refunds during pandemic | Internal Revenue Service

Re: Feb. 15 PATH Act Date for 2021...???

Keekee76 — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 01:49:20 GMT

I don’t think it will delay it.