The PATH Act - Tax Refund Delays
The PATH Act is federal legislation that prohibits the IRS from releasing certain Tax Refunds before February 15th..
If you claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), the IRS puts a hold on your refund for a special review to make sure you are reporting these credits correctly.
Where is my Refund?
Once your Tax Return is accepted, you can track your Refund.
The IRS sends most Refunds within three weeks of the date your taxes were filed.