01/24/2026
🚨 PATH Act Refund Delay Reminder 🚨
If you’re claiming:
✅ Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
✅ Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC)
Your refund will be held by the IRS until at least mid-February — even if you file early.
📌 This is required by law under the PATH Act to help prevent fraud.
📌 The entire refund is delayed — not just the credit portion.
💡 Most PATH refunds are expected to start hitting accounts in early March 3rd if filed electronically with direct deposit and no issues.
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