Drake Tax - EIC/ACTC Refund Delays - PATH Act
Article #: 14279
Last Updated: October 21, 2024
Federal refunds for individual returns whose refunds include the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and/or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) will be delayed until mid-February, at the earliest. Taxpayers should submit these and all other returns as usual, as most refunds will still be issued within the normal processing time of 21 days (after IRS acceptance).
Important Per the IRS: "If you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), you can expect to get your refund by February 27..."
Some states are also delaying the issuing of refunds for taxpayers.