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xmasbaby0Level 15
Level 15
October 17, 2019

Yes.  So filing the second the software becomes functional will not get you a faster refund.  The PATH act means refunds with Earned Income Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit are held until mid-February and the earliest refunds will not be deposited until almost the end of February.  

 

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/path-act-tax-related-provisions

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mesquitebean
Level 15
October 17, 2019

It's also risky efiling in January when tax season first opens.  Many people who efiled in January last year ended up with technical problems at the IRS, which for many delayed their refunds for weeks/months.   This has happened to some in prior years as well.

Critter
Critter
Level 15
October 17, 2019

The PATH act is a permanent situation for every tax season to come so plan accordingly. 

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Scaredkid
Level 2
February 1, 2020

I have path act message as of Feb 1 2020

DoninGA
Level 15
DoninGALevel 15
Level 15
February 1, 2020
@Scaredkid wrote:

I have path act message as of Feb 1 2020

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/refund-timing

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