IRS Test Batch

The IRS test batch is often discussed as to when they will accept the first tax returns. They accept some tax returns earlier than the announced opening date. The IRS regularly conducts testing of its systems and software to ensure that they function correctly and meet security and compliance standards. IRS procedures, technologies, and terminology … Read more

PATH Act delays some tax refunds and when the PATH Act lifts

The PATH Act will delay your tax refund until after February 15th if you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and/or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) on your tax return. The PATH Act lifts on February 16th each year. It does not apply to people who only claimed the Child Tax Credit (CTC) … Read more

Tax Refund Delays for Millions of People

Tax Refund Delay in 2018

Millions of taxpayers who expect a tax refund can also expect tax refund delays. Although the IRS claims they issue 9 out of 10 refunds within 21 days, that still leaves a lot of people who do not get their refund in 21 days.  According to the IRS, they expect to process nearly 155 million … Read more

2018 Tax Season – Same spooky PATH, same destination.

As 2017 creeps to the end, some people are coming into a scary reality – their cash flow is ghastly and the 2018 tax season is nearly three months away. The candy tax you charge your kids on Halloween might yield Twix and Snickers.  But it doesn’t curb your craving for something better, a tax … Read more

Tax Refund Delay Extravaganza Kicks off the Tax Season

Tax Refund Delay

Most people already know about tax refund delays when you claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit. This isn’t because the IRS just feels like holding your money for fun. The IRS introduced us to this back at the end of 2015 but some are just finding out about it now. … Read more

Some Tax Refunds Delayed when you File Early

Tax Refunds Delayed

EITC and ACTC Tax Refunds Delayed Ready and waiting for that tax refund? Of course you are! Don’t get excited yet. Some tax refunds can be delayed when you file early in the year if you claim certain tax credits. Unfortunately, some taxpayers are going to have to wait a little while longer for their … Read more