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New Member
posted May 31, 2019 9:29:47 PM

I was hearing that the IRS will not process ANY tax returns until after February 25th, 2017. Is this true? I was thinking I would have mine in the 3 weeks as promised.

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 9:29:48 PM

Only returns with refundable credits will be held up for refunds.

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 9:29:48 PM

Only returns with refundable credits will be held up for refunds.

Level 15
May 31, 2019 9:29:50 PM

Actually, "delayed" is the more correct term instead of held up. Those returns will be scrutinized more closely before any refund due is actually released by the IRS.

New Member
May 31, 2019 9:29:52 PM

For give me, just so I understand when you mean credits is it the same as getting a refund from both federal and state? I have a refund coming back to me for to much taxes with held.

Level 15
May 31, 2019 9:29:52 PM

Beginning in 2017, if you claim the EITC or ACTC on your tax return, the IRS must hold your refund until Feb. 15. This new law requires the IRS to hold the entire refund

<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/refund-timing">https://www.irs.gov/individuals/refund-timing</a>