Will my taxes be held because I get earned income credit due to new law in 2017 ?

[VolvoGirl]

You mean your refund?  You mean this?  
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/uac/2017-tax-filing-season-begins-jan-23-for-nations-taxpayers-with-tax-returns-...>

[bettyb2326]

Yes

[tiffanydavistheb]

I filed 2/2 accepted 2/2 and I'm looking at turbo tax and I have a message that states that my taxes might be delayed, hopefully not.

[jerry2000 · Accepted solution]

Yes.
https://www.irs.gov/for-tax-pros/new-federal-tax-law-may-affect-some-refunds-filed-in-early-2017

[bettyb2326]

So anyone who has kids will have to wait till the end of February to get there return

[VolvoGirl]

Yes if they are getting the EIC credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit.

[Critter]

Sadly this is needed to further fight  Fraudulent tax filings.  Plan accordingly because this will probably be the norm from now on.

[stelphonia]

I thought it stated EIC AND additional tax credit. I thought I could take the EIC and turn down the additional tax credit. If I qualify.

[xmasbaby0]

You do not have the option to "turn it down"  You just have to wait for the IRS.

[Critter]

I can see where you think you must have both to be delayed ... but the rule reads either/or  not just both.

[tkeller]

Does anybody know if the state of Virginia is also holding refunds due to EITC? I don't think there is such thing as EITC for the state of VA. I can't seem to find anything on their website stating there may be delays.

[Critter]

<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://patch.com/virginia/kingstowne/2017-income-tax-season-virginia-filing-begins-delayed-refunds">...>

<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.tax.virginia.gov/content/where-my-refund">http://www.tax.virginia.gov/content/where-my-re...>

[felicialovely196]

I got a letter stating that my return is being held. I called and they didn't have an answer for me? The letter did however state I didn't take any action but I am concerned because this never happened before. It said they are reviewing my income and once finished either I would get a notice or my return. So do I have any reason to worry? I did get the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit for claiming a child. It's never taken this long before.

[Critter]

You have nothing to worry about if you filed a true and accurate return ...  this is not unusual and in fact is becoming quite common.  So don't worry about anything until you get an IRS letter ... then respond as directed with whatever info they request.