@bcole209, just Federal refunds are held. I also received my State refund within 7 days.

@blakkat25, no kidding lol! I don't know why this woman believes I was referring to her personal situation. I didn't call her out by name. I thought I was answe...

Haha, yeah don't pay taxes because you have to wait for your refund, that's brilliant. Do you know how federal income taxes work?

@qweet01 I'm sorry for your troubles. But I think your confused by my GENERAL comment that was meant to explain in GENERAL why the IRS implements this waiting p...

This is necessary because of rampant fraud and identity theft. People who receive the EIC and Child Tax Credit are often targeted b gf schemers who will file fr...