I have kids and got my refund before February 15th.

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    jemar707
      @jemar707
      I have dependents and got my refund before February 15th. Yep, that happens! Alright, it’s time to bust a tax myth that pops up every year about the Path Act. We’re here to set the record straight on whether you’re affected and if you will be waiting until after 2/15 for your tax refund.
      You CAN have dependents and NOT be impacted by it. And yes, you could also be affected by the PATH Act even if you DON’T have dependents. Think that doesn’t apply to you? Think again!
      It’s crucial to understand how it works. And, it’s easy. Check your 1040!
      Our post shows you just where to look. Let’s get the word out and make sure no one’s left scratching their heads this tax season!

      👀 See our cheat sheet, the key is looking at lines 19, 27 & 28 of your 1040.

      Check this post to see if you are subject to the Path Act: What credits are subject to Path Act?

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        JustMeYep

          You can still get your refund with the CTC whoever said that you couldn’t lied. It’s the EIC and ACTC that pushes you into PATH which is the additional child tax credit and earned income credit. If you only have the child tax credit you don’t fall under path! I wish people would understand that

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          CasOne
            @casone

            Everyone is different! I know several that got refunds before the time was up! Law makes no never mind even the ones who make them break them!!!

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            Antsymomof4
              @antsymomof4

              IRS won’t break the law for you. You can get it early if you don’t claim those credits if you aren’t eligible. I was 2k under the limit and I automatically fall under path. Next year, even with young children, I won’t qualify. That’s the difference.

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              MizuSeirei
                @mizuseirei

                This way, if fraud is detected, audits are put into place for the bad seeds.

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                MizuSeirei
                  @mizuseirei

                  They made this rule to help with preventing tax fraud, due to people claiming those credits early and stealing the credits from parents/guardians who have legal rights to those credits. Most fraudulent returns cases come from those early returns. So they did this to block the frauds and protect the real tax payers.

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                  MizuSeirei
                    @mizuseirei

                    Everyone who claims the EITC or the CTC will have to wait until after 2/15. No exceptions. If you had yours prior to 2/15 and you have claimed any of those credits then it had to be due to a refund loan that was given by your tax preparer. I know this, because I know CR’s, RO’s and RA’s that work for the IRS. There are no exceptions to the rule. They take this rule VERY SERIOUS due to people making fraudulent tax returns.

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                    Mommiana

                      so you personally got urs or you’re just using an example?@jemar708

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