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New Member
posted Oct 17, 2019 1:10:58 AM

Will the path message be in effect 2020

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Level 15
Oct 17, 2019 6:09:13 AM

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

Level 15
Oct 17, 2019 2:01:56 PM

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.

Level 15
Oct 17, 2019 2:08:34 PM

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

New Member
Feb 1, 2020 9:46:53 AM

I have path act message as of Feb 1 2020

Level 15
Feb 1, 2020 9:49:28 AM

@Scaredkid wrote:

I have path act message as of Feb 1 2020

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