Was the EIC and child tax credit information not ready until recently? Does the government do that hoping you do not use them?

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According to a new tax law, the IRS cannot issue refunds before February 15 for tax returns that claim the EITC or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). The law provides additional time for the IRS to review claims on these credits to detect and prevent identity theft and fraud.