PATH ACT: How it affects your Refund

What is the Path Act, and how does it affect your refund?

The PATH Act mandates that IRS will not begin issuing refunds on tax returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC)

What day will the IRS start releasing EITC and ACTC refunds?

This means that taxpayers will experience a delay in receiving their refund for many available by February 27, 2025, and there will be no other issues with their tax returns.

The additional time helps the IRS stop fraudulent refunds from being issued to identity thieves and fraudulent claims with fabricated wages and withholdings.

Although the IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days, the IRS cautions taxpayers not to rely on receiving a refund by a specific date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills. Some returns may require additional review and may take longer.

For additional information see Path Act for EITC/ACTC