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  • in reply to: Refund with EITC and Child Tax Credit #4457334
    Trista
      @trista

      Oh, gosh! I never updated

      Filed 01/16 (TT Free File)
      Accepted 02/10
      EITC/ACTC
      846 Date 02/22 (updated on 02/16, I think)
      Refund credit hit traditional bank account on Saturday Morning (02/20)

      Maybe they’re moving fast in anticipation of a 3rd stimulus?

      in reply to: PATHERS Transcript Updates #4456360
      Trista
        @trista

        I hope this is encouraging news:

        Filed: 1/16
        Accepted: 2/10
        WMR: 1 bar
        Transcript: 846 of 2/22

        Credit hit my bank account in last night’s/this morning’s processing. Standard banking, not credit union or Chime.

        Good luck!

        in reply to: Us regular bank people #4456359
        Trista
          @trista

          I hope this is encouraging news:

          Filed: 1/16
          Accepted: 2/10
          WMR: 1 bar
          Transcript: 846 of 2/22

          Credit hit my bank account in last night’s/this morning’s processing. Standard banking, not credit union or Chime.

          Good luck!

          in reply to: EARLY FILERS for 2021 TAX SEASON #4456358
          Trista
            @trista

            I hope this is encouraging news:

            Filed: 1/16
            Accepted: 2/10
            WMR: 1 bar
            Transcript: 846 of 2/22

            Credit hit my bank account in last night’s/this morning’s processing. Standard banking, not credit union or Chime.

            Good luck!

            in reply to: Updated transcripts #4455327
            Trista
              @trista

              My deposit just hit my account. Ddd was 2/23 on transcripts! Filed with TT on 2/10 accepted 2/12 PATH. No advance

              CONGRATS!!!!

              in reply to: Updated transcripts #4455295
              Trista
                @trista

                @King627909 @tswan20 and @balanor have all gotten 846 codes on their Transcripts, and also seen a credit to their bank accounts or cards! This is great news for everyone!

                Congrats to you all

                in reply to: PATHERS Transcript Updates #4455288
                Trista
                  @trista

                  I would love to hear from anyone who has a bank credit/prepaid credit pending AND also shows an 846 code date on their transcripts…

                  Anybody have both?

                  in reply to: EARLY FILERS for 2021 TAX SEASON #4455284
                  Trista
                    @trista

                    Sorry – I’m posting this in a couple of places…

                    To anyone who has seen a credit pending in their bank accounts or prepaid cards: do you also have an 846 code on your transcripts?

                    in reply to: Still waiting on updated transcripts…. #4455280
                    Trista
                      @trista

                      @tryingtopatientlywait I did not use LookBack this year.

                      To anyone else with an 846: are you using a prepaid card or credit union for your refund? If so, do you already see the income pending credit?

                      To anyone who IS seeing the credit: do you have a code 846 on your transcripts?

                      in reply to: Refund with EITC and Child Tax Credit #4455278
                      Trista
                        @trista

                        Would love to know if anyone who has already seen a pending deposit also has an 846 date on their transcripts.

                        in reply to: Account transcripts show refund date 3/1/21 #4454489
                        Trista
                          @trista

                          If transcripts are to be believed, I have a future-dated code 846 of 02/22/21
                          DETAILS:
                          Filed 01/16
                          Accepted 02/10
                          EIC/ACTC (Free File TT)
                          NO code on the transcripts as of 11pm & 3:03AM CST last night/this morning. Updated prior to 8:30AM today

                          in reply to: Filed/Accepted 2/15 Path #4454487
                          Trista
                            @trista

                            If transcripts are to be believed, I have a future-dated code 846 of 02/22/21
                            DETAILS:
                            Filed 01/16
                            Accepted 02/10
                            EIC/ACTC (Free File TT)
                            NO code on the transcripts as of 11pm & 3:03AM CST last night/this morning. Updated prior to 8:30AM today

                            in reply to: Transcripts #4454486
                            Trista
                              @trista

                              If transcripts are to be believed, I have a future-dated code 846 of 02/22/21
                              DETAILS:
                              Filed 01/16
                              Accepted 02/10
                              EIC/ACTC (Free File TT)
                              NO code on the transcripts as of 11pm & 3:03AM CST last night/this morning. Updated prior to 8:30AM today. CYCLE 20210701

                              in reply to: PATHERS Transcript Updates #4454483
                              Trista
                                @trista

                                Well.. my AS OF DATE changed from 2/22 to 3/8… And that it, any idea why?

                                Don’t stress. My AS OF and Processing dates both say 03/08. I still have an 846 (updated today) of 02/22. No refund yet, but that 846 usually means I will see it on or before that date! (EIC/ACTC PATHer)

                                in reply to: EARLY FILERS for 2021 TAX SEASON #4454482
                                Trista
                                  @trista

                                  Ditto on the 846 of 02/22 – updated just before 8:30am CST
                                  Filed 01/16; Accepted 02/10
                                  Cycle code 20210701

                                  in reply to: PATH EIC/ACTC with DDD of 02/22 #4454480
                                  Trista
                                    @trista

                                    Filed 1/30 accepted 2/11. Still no transcripts for me. Assuming the IRS is just going in order received which is why mine have not updated yet?

                                    I think that’s true, yes. Other filers are reporting the same. Hang in there! Keep checking!

                                    in reply to: PATH EIC/ACTC with DDD of 02/22 #4454479
                                    Trista
                                      @trista

                                      @Mercedes If the previous years & transcripts are any indication – if things work the same way this year – then that is extremely likely, yes!!

                                      in reply to: Transcript First Timer #4454427
                                      Trista
                                        @trista

                                        P.S. JUST CHECKED and I DO have a code 846!!! Was not there last night/this morning at 3AM local. (CST) There now for 02/22!!!
                                        Processing date is 03/08/21; AS OF date is same. CYCLE is 20210701

                                        in reply to: Refund with EITC and Child Tax Credit #4454425
                                        Trista
                                          @trista

                                          Hi there, for sure PATHER with EIC/ACTC. Transcripts all available yesterday, with no new 846 codes as of 3am this morning. Checked again just now, and I DO have an 846 for 02/22
                                          I have 3 kids, y’all. FOR SURE delayed PATHer.
                                          FILED 01/16; ACCEPTED 021/10

                                          in reply to: PATHERS Transcript Updates #4454423
                                          Trista
                                            @trista

                                            Uhhh, you guys…
                                            No future-dated 846 last night (checked at 3am local). Woke up this morning with an 846 of 02/22
                                            That’s…that a DDD right?

                                            in reply to: Transcript First Timer #4454417
                                            Trista
                                              @trista

                                              @kittykatatethetiger

                                              This is so great! Thank you!! The bit about all versions of the transcripts being available to download was especially exciting; turns out mine are :D Ok, so, look for NEW 846 code for the most likely DD date, the rest is kinda meh-ish. Got it! Thank you!

                                              in reply to: EARLY FILERS for 2021 TAX SEASON #4454414
                                              Trista
                                                @trista

                                                (RE the Where’s My Refund tool and IRS2Go app)
                                                “We update these applications for most early EITC/ACTC filers with an estimated deposit date by February 22 if you file your taxes early.”

                                                (RE PATH Act specifics)
                                                “Refund delays: If you claim the EITC or ACTC, we can’t issue your refund before February 15.”

                                                @fjbar75 – the IRS actually said early filers could have it by the 22nd!

                                                in reply to: EARLY FILERS for 2021 TAX SEASON #4454206
                                                Trista
                                                  @trista

                                                  (RE the Where’s My Refund tool and IRS2Go app)
                                                  “We update these applications for most early EITC/ACTC filers with an estimated deposit date by February 22 if you file your taxes early.”

                                                  (RE PATH Act specifics)
                                                  “Refund delays: If you claim the EITC or ACTC, we can’t issue your refund before February 15.”

                                                  in reply to: EARLY FILERS for 2021 TAX SEASON #4454205
                                                  Trista
                                                    @trista

                                                    I did want to mention that when I looked at the time of filing, the IRS website regarding EITC/ACTC and PATH Act restrictions read differently than it currently reads! They updated on 02/01/21. Previously, the site made no mention of the 02/15/21 earliest-issue date, nor did it say anything regarding an early filer DD date of 02/22. I find these changes very very encouraging.

                                                    in reply to: EARLY FILERS for 2021 TAX SEASON #4454204
                                                    Trista
                                                      @trista

                                                      Free File
                                                      TT Filed – 01/16
                                                      Accepted – 02/10

                                                      Accessed transcripts today, and have no idea if there is any useful info there (lol)

                                                      in reply to: Transcript First Timer #4454203
                                                      Trista
                                                        @trista

                                                        https://igotmyrefund.com/transcripts/

                                                        See if this page helps answer your questions.

                                                        While it does, it is also a lot to read. With ADHD, it can be easier to have very concise answers to basic questions. But definitely an excellent resource!

                                                        in reply to: PATHERS Transcript Updates #4454042
                                                        Trista
                                                          @trista

                                                          I haven’t been able to post, so this is a test

                                                          in reply to: Any PATHers with NO Path message on WMR YET? #4348817
                                                          Trista
                                                            @trista

                                                            @simba and @lexuhryan :

                                                            Your comments are the ones that have given me the most comfort that maybe I don’t need to stress. Thank you.

                                                            in reply to: fILED ON 1/15 AND STILL NOT ACCEPTED :( #4332492
                                                            Trista
                                                              @trista

                                                              I was kidding. Just trying to bring some levity.

                                                              in reply to: fILED ON 1/15 AND STILL NOT ACCEPTED :( #4332447
                                                              Trista
                                                                @trista

                                                                @spookyrides Love the typo. From now on, I’m referring to myself and all other EITC and CTC filers as “The Panthers.”

                                                                …should we make jackets?

                                                                Filed 01/16/20 via TT Freedom Edition

                                                                No receipt or acceptance notifications just yet.

                                                                in reply to: Reference 9001 #4252328
                                                                Trista
                                                                  @trista

                                                                  @debbiet

                                                                  Agreed. This is an excellent place to come to spot patterns and trends. I would agree that, between the codes noted here and on Facebook, this pattern indicates that this error is presenting for something other than it’s intended purpose.

                                                                  That said, Debbie, I would also advise against feeding the trolls. ;o)

                                                                  in reply to: Test Batch & Path Act people check in here #4252123
                                                                  Trista
                                                                    @trista

                                                                    @Monee Yes! I am also noticing a pattern of 9001 appearing 2 days after acceptance.

                                                                    in reply to: Reference 9001 #4252005
                                                                    Trista
                                                                      @trista

                                                                      Hey, all! Adding myself to this list (filed & accepted on 01/16/19; got 9001 today 01/18)

                                                                      Just to offer hope and help, it does seem to be happening to most folks who have filed early with more than one SSN; it could be an easy-fix glitch, but no one is there at the IRS to resolve it; and this is something that both The College Investor site and IGMR Admins have addressed in recent years. Check out the link below:

                                                                      https://igotmyrefund.com/forums/topic/2019-reference-code-9001/

                                                                      in reply to: Test Batch & Path Act people check in here #4251969
                                                                      Trista
                                                                        @trista

                                                                        Found on The College Investor site (reputable information blog):

                                                                        “What IRS Code 9001 Really Means
                                                                        The actual code tells you exactly what it means – you filed a tax return that had multiple Social Security numbers attached to it. Typically, this is a husband and wife, but it could also include children as well (you never know, adult dependents may be checking the status of the refund). When you file your tax return, you have to specify a primary taxpayer, and the spouse or children all are secondary.”

                                                                        Additionally, “The IRS has an entire manual dedicated to errors and problems that they encounter… For the most part, codes less than 2000 are related directly to your return. Anything higher (like code 9001), it’s related to something totally different…”

                                                                        thecollegeinvestor.com/15858/what-does-irs-reference-number-9001-really-mean/

                                                                        in reply to: 2/22 DDD , Early Deposits Post Here #4227547
                                                                        Trista
                                                                          @trista

                                                                          I paid my fees up front, so I was really hoping it would be pending/available in the bank today, but no dice. 22nd means 22nd this year for bank users.

                                                                          in reply to: 2/22 DDD , Early Deposits Post Here #4225444
                                                                          Trista
                                                                            @trista

                                                                            BANK: BB&T (mid-sized East coast bank)
                                                                            FILED: 01/18
                                                                            ACCEPTED: 01/19
                                                                            WMR DDD: 02/22 (updated on 02/15)

                                                                            So, not technically an early deposit, because the funds aren’t available yet, but calling the automated phone system I learned there is a “Pending Future Deposit” for Feb 22nd.
                                                                            Spoke with the bank rep, and she explained that, similar to payroll direct deposits, the merchant or company may send an indicator that money WILL be deposited on your payday, but they don’t send the actual funds until the indicated date.

                                                                            Either way, call your banks, ask about any future deposits. Maybe you will feel better, like I did, just knowing that THEY know. LOL

                                                                            in reply to: 2018 EIC / ACTC Filers #4220736
                                                                            Trista
                                                                              @trista

                                                                              @ScarletBegonia and anyone else unclear about transcripts:

                                                                              The IGMR folks (specifically @Kimikaze ) wrote an article that helps explain what your transcripts can tell you about your refund and DD date.
                                                                              See https://igotmyrefund.com/groups/transcript/forum/topic/transcripts-can-tell/

                                                                              Essentially, yes, the 846 code date indicates when you can expect your refund.

                                                                              in reply to: Waiting on the 846! #4220630
                                                                              Trista
                                                                                @trista

                                                                                @Ron
                                                                                Absolutely! Don’t stress, there are lots of posters and people on multiple forums whose PATH act messages updated to the “…processing…” on WMR, just like yours. Me included. 😀
                                                                                A lot of those same people ARE able to view transcripts online, and are seeing code 846 updates. Many of them have a deposit date of 02/22, but not all.

                                                                                What you should take away from that is that the “processing” message on WMR is not a bad thing!

                                                                                in reply to: Waiting on the 846! #4220591
                                                                                Trista
                                                                                  @trista

                                                                                  @Ron

                                                                                  Go to https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript (the IRS website for Get Forms)

                                                                                  You can get various Form 1040-series transcript types online or by mail. If you need your prior year Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) to e-file, choose the tax return transcript type when making your request. If you only need to find out how much you owe or verify payments you made within the last 18 months, you can view your tax account.

                                                                                  To view online, though, you need to have a current or recent credit card, loan, or mortgage to verify your identity.

                                                                                  in reply to: 2/9 Filers #4220570
                                                                                  Trista
                                                                                    @trista

                                                                                    Hubs:

                                                                                    Filed on 2/9
                                                                                    Accepted 2/9
                                                                                    WMR updated (02/14) with DDD of 02/20/18

                                                                                    HOWEVER, he has a definitive offset every year which absorbs his entire refund.

                                                                                    in reply to: Waiting on the 846! #4220526
                                                                                    Trista
                                                                                      @trista

                                                                                      For those who have waited on the dreaded PATH message, I am seeing a lot of 846 codes with correlating DD dates of 02/22/18.

                                                                                      Do you all suppose that will be the actual date of deposit to bank accounts? Or is there someone with plenty of experience with these 846 dates that can say whether they are exact or not?

                                                                                      in reply to: REFUND APPROVED WITH EIC/ACTC #4218557
                                                                                      Trista
                                                                                        @trista

                                                                                        “Yes,” to the statement that the feeds are becoming less about updates & information.
                                                                                        If you have a firm understanding and conviction about when your information will update, wonderful! Please share it! Once shared, you may get follow-up requests for more info or clarification. Other than that, it will help end confusion & keep threads focused if posting participants only respond to questions rather than opinions.

                                                                                        If you have concerns about the validity of info shared, or to go further, if you are worried about intentionally misleading or malicious info/comments, report the posts or participants to the Keymasters of the site.

                                                                                        Finally, from a personal standpoint, if you genuinely believe there will be no new updates before February 17th, and have shared that belief here, your time may better be spent helping or focusing your attention elsewhere. Other participants here may simply need something to occupy their minds & time until they have more concrete information on their refunds. A little hope never hurts.

                                                                                        “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” MLK Jr.

                                                                                        in reply to: 2018 EIC / ACTC Filers #4218096
                                                                                        Trista
                                                                                          @trista

                                                                                          @Ing It is completely normal for the amount to go away with the PATH message. Don’t worry!

                                                                                          in reply to: Test Batch #4209188
                                                                                          Trista
                                                                                            @trista

                                                                                            @Marie

                                                                                            I am so sorry! Again, I’ll admit to avoiding the forum a bit in order to avoid DDD envy.

                                                                                            Ok, your letter 0012C signifies the need for additional information before processing your return: that can mean missing forms or documentation, along with a couple other things:

                                                                                            “We need additional information from you to process your tax return.
                                                                                            We are sending you this letter because we need more information to complete the processing of your individual income tax return. This information can include:

                                                                                            Missing forms or schedules to support your entries on Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ
                                                                                            Verification of income, withholding, and credit amounts
                                                                                            Documentation to reconcile advance payments of the Premium Tax Credit (PTC). Please refer to PTC page for more information about letters regarding advance payments of the PTC.”

                                                                                            Also, as far as delays:
                                                                                            “…If you’re entitled to a refund, we’ll send it about 6-8 weeks from the time we receive your response.”

                                                                                            So, it does appear as though something additional was required, either because it was missing from your original return paperwork, or they needed to verify something specific. Audit? I would say no, but I would also say that I haven’t personally experienced the audit procedure.

                                                                                            Send what was requested by the most convenient method (fax, email, or postal mail), and then be patient. Set your expectations appropriately for the delay.
                                                                                            GOOD LUCK!

                                                                                            in reply to: A question about wmr #4209189
                                                                                            Trista
                                                                                              @trista

                                                                                              Julie, this is a common message anyone claiming EITC or ACTC will see this year. It’s just to inform you of the reason your information is delayed. Keep checking! You should see something new around February 17th or later.

                                                                                              in reply to: Difference between CTC and ACTC #4200528
                                                                                              Trista
                                                                                                @trista

                                                                                                P.S. For anyone who filed a 1040A this year, line 43 on your return would reflect any ACTC amount.

                                                                                                in reply to: AOTC #4200514
                                                                                                Trista
                                                                                                  @trista

                                                                                                  @Yess: Did you file on your own, or through a tax preparer or software?

                                                                                                  in reply to: Are you always a weekly if you have an offset? #4200508
                                                                                                  Trista
                                                                                                    @trista

                                                                                                    @Sam I can only speak to the “if you have been (an offset) in the past” part of your question:

                                                                                                    I had an offset from my state 2 years ago. Both of the following years, I’ve been daily.

                                                                                                    My partner has a federal offset of his total refund each year (Department of Education), but I haven’t noticed if that makes him weekly or daily, to be honest. He doesn’t bring in the cash, so I quit paying attention. =oP

                                                                                                    Anyone else here have a Federal offset that seems to have switched them from daily to weekly?

                                                                                                    in reply to: Test Batch #4200504
                                                                                                    Trista
                                                                                                      @trista

                                                                                                      @Dan
                                                                                                      So sorry for the delayed response! I’ve been avoiding the site a bit to tamp down my DDD envy. ;-)
                                                                                                      To directly answer your question, Dan, in the literal legal sense, no one claiming EIC or ACTC will see movement on their refund before mid-February. That’s the party line, anyway. HOWEVER, I really think you could see an early deposit. Here’s why:

                                                                                                      Just from the patterns I’m personally noticing in my research, it seems that those from the Test Batch** with EIC only** (meaning no ACTC) are seeing earlier DDD dates already (1/29 and 1/31, so far). However, it appears those with ACTC or an offset are seeing varying messages (Topic 203 or the PATH act notification message).

                                                                                                      My thoughts are – if you have consistently filed for & received EIC in past years, and got into the early test batch this year, you may have the optimistic chance of actually getting an earlier deposit into your account! This is only the second year with the PATH delays active, so we’re all kind of feeling it out as we go.

                                                                                                      As for those with the PATH message, I don’t have any guesses there. Maybe because I’m in that group & am trying not to blow a bubble big enough to burst. But also maybe because the ACTC involves a PEOPLE factor…as in you’re claiming other short humans on your return. Which may involve more caution or research for the IRS.

                                                                                                      For those with offsets (again, not including those with ACTC), I can see them getting closer to their predicted DDD, with maybe a couple of days (to a week’s) delay. That right there is straight up optimism, though. No basis of fact for that one, folks.

                                                                                                      That’s just my personal rundown and assessment I’ve put together by reading every tax refund webpage and forum I can get my grubby fingers onto. If optimism won’t hurt you financially, I say be hopeful.

                                                                                                      Now…back to avoiding the internet. My green-eyed internal monster is starting to notice those January DDDs…

                                                                                                      in reply to: Test Batch #4199932
                                                                                                      Trista
                                                                                                        @trista

                                                                                                        WMR will only reflect the amount from your returns. It cannot take offsets into account.

                                                                                                        in reply to: Test Batch #4199793
                                                                                                        Trista
                                                                                                          @trista

                                                                                                          @T Dept of Edu is usually college or student loan related. Do you have any unpaid?

                                                                                                          in reply to: Test Batch #4199783
                                                                                                          Trista
                                                                                                            @trista

                                                                                                            @T Somewhere there (if you click on the Tax topic link, I think)you should find a number you can call to get more info on the reason & amount of the offset. It’s an automated system, so you should be able to call today.

                                                                                                            in reply to: Early deposits #4199217
                                                                                                            Trista
                                                                                                              @trista

                                                                                                              @Mark – I think you have your answer! If you’re following the IGMR Facebook page, you can see a screen shot of the first 2nd bar on WMR. A few lucky users got their DDD, and it’s reported as 1/29!

                                                                                                              These are folks who don’t have EIC or ACTC, to be clear. But still! That’s much earlier movement than past years!!

                                                                                                              in reply to: HOW DO I ORDER TRANSCRIPTS? #4199132
                                                                                                              Trista
                                                                                                                @trista

                                                                                                                I mail-ordered mine for the first time today too, @Debbie T.

                                                                                                                I am actually going to ride your coattails a bit & ask if anyone has seen any evidence that ordering transcripts causes more delays or scrutiny…?

                                                                                                                in reply to: Offset #4199008
                                                                                                                Trista
                                                                                                                  @trista

                                                                                                                  So, my partner has student loans (for 2 years of college only) that are always offset. We had 3 years worth of refunds – each close to a thousand dollars – that were corrected just last year, and the federal education department claimed all of them, of course. I am just curious as to how I would ascertain his total balance due, if anyone has experience with that topic…?

                                                                                                                  in reply to: Offset #4198967
                                                                                                                  Trista
                                                                                                                    @trista

                                                                                                                    Wow! Only 7 years, @SugaPie? Were you on a payment plan throughout that time as well, or was it just offsets to your refunds that paid it off?

                                                                                                                    in reply to: Here we go, 2018 edition! #4198894
                                                                                                                    Trista
                                                                                                                      @trista

                                                                                                                      @Hally Thank you for the advice, but I really am happy with things as they are. To each their own.

                                                                                                                      in reply to: Here we go, 2018 edition! #4198886
                                                                                                                      Trista
                                                                                                                        @trista

                                                                                                                        I don’t know about other folks, but I genuinely look forward to that lump-sum return each year. In real time, money tends to burn a hole in my pocket & fall right through. 😁

                                                                                                                        in reply to: Early deposits #4198811
                                                                                                                        Trista
                                                                                                                          @trista

                                                                                                                          Looking back at 2016, I filed early, and was CREDITED A DEPOSIT on February 9th. The next year, PATH delays took hold, and I was credited on 2/22. With that delay, don’t count on early money (expect the least). With no delays, cross all your digits, and hope the Almighty Tax Gods shine their favor on you.

                                                                                                                          Best of luck!!!

                                                                                                                          in reply to: How long would I be a weekly? #4198739
                                                                                                                          Trista
                                                                                                                            @trista

                                                                                                                            Would someone mind guiding me a bit? I have gathered that the end of “your number” helps identify you as daily or weekly, but where do you find your number? Do you have to have a copy of transcripts to find it?

                                                                                                                            in reply to: Gov't Shutdown #4198711
                                                                                                                            Trista
                                                                                                                              @trista

                                                                                                                              They voted to reopen until February 8th! We have a temporary reprieve!

                                                                                                                              in reply to: Gov't Shutdown #4198706
                                                                                                                              Trista
                                                                                                                                @trista

                                                                                                                                There will be a vote to end the shutdown at noon EST today. Fingers crossed!!

                                                                                                                                in reply to: Test Batch #4198697
                                                                                                                                Trista
                                                                                                                                  @trista

                                                                                                                                  @Marie: There is a bit of a question mark about refunds being issued, but the general consensus is that the automated processing of returns will continue, but the issuing of refunds will not happen during the shutdown.

                                                                                                                                  I also gather that delayed refunds will largely depend on how soon the shutdown ends relative to January 29th (official open date for returns).

                                                                                                                                  in reply to: 2018 EIC / ACTC Filers #4198681
                                                                                                                                  Trista
                                                                                                                                    @trista

                                                                                                                                    To answer Sierra and MrsStingel2016:

                                                                                                                                    The IRS will not officially open for returns until January 29th, but some e-Filed returns are accepted early as part of a test batch. This gives the automated submission system a chance to be tested and work out any “bugs” before the official opening date.

                                                                                                                                    If you’ve been accepted already, it will most likely not mean your refund will arrive sooner, mainly because of the EIC/ACTC holds. If you haven’t been accepted yet, NO STRESS, you will most likely see movement on the 29th when things are more official. (Or you may still be accepted early.) This processing phase is automated, so it shouldn’t be impacted by the shutdown.

                                                                                                                                    in reply to: 2018 EIC / ACTC Filers #4198637
                                                                                                                                    Trista
                                                                                                                                      @trista

                                                                                                                                      Filed already, both EIC & ACTC for me. On the same timeline as last year, with the added variable of the shutdown. Last year, got credited by DD on Feb. 22nd after being accepted on Jan. 18th. (Same number of kids, and roughly the same Gross Income.)

                                                                                                                                      in reply to: Test Batch #4198559
                                                                                                                                      Trista
                                                                                                                                        @trista

                                                                                                                                        To those who asked, the Test Batch group are just e-filed returns that are classified as “Accepted” prior to the official IRS Return opening date (this year, it’s January 29th). So, if you’re accepted, you’re probably in the HUB Testing program. (It’s a way for the IRS to test the software in the electronic submission process, and resolve any bugs.)

                                                                                                                                        For those with EIC (Earned Income Credit) or ACTC (Additional Child Tax Credits), the refunds themselves are held, due a law that went into effect last year. This year, they have estimated that EIC and ACTC filers will first start to see statuses change on Where’s My Refund around February 18th. Refunds may start to roll out around February 27th (although a few of us got them days earlier last year).

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