These two tax credits may delay your refund, IRS says
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Claiming these two tax credits? Your IRS refund may be delayed — check full details here
The IRS has set 15 April 2026 as the final deadline for most taxpayers to file income tax returns. Early filers expecting large refunds may face delays if claiming specific tax credits. Details here.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) states that if taxpayers have applied for the Employment Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), even if they file their taxes very early, they will not receive their refunds until at least mid-February. This is entirely for security reasons and is part of the Protect Americans from Increased Taxes Act of 2015 (PATH Act).
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