If You Claim the EITC, Be Prepared for Tax Refund Delays in 2020
What You Need to Know
According to the IRS, some refunds cannot be issued before mid-February 2020.
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By law, the IRS cannot issue refunds before mid-February for tax returns that claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC).
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This applies to the entire refund, even the portion not associated with these credits.
While the IRS will process your return when it is received, it cannot issue related refunds before mid-February 2020.
The IRS expects the earliest EITC/ACTC related refunds to be available in taxpayer bank accounts or on debit cards starting in late February 2020, if they chose direct deposit and there are no other issues with the tax return.
What You Need to Do
- Be careful not to count on getting a refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying other financial obligations.
- File a complete and accurate return and include all known refundable credits with your original return.
- File when you’re ready. If you usually file early in the year and you’re ready to file a complete and accurate return, there is no need to wait to file.
About Capital Area Asset Builders
Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals in the greater DC region to build financial security, savings, and wealth for the future.
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About the DC EITC Campaign
The CAAB-managed DC EITC Campaign, is a citywide, cross-sector initiative that provides access to information on the EITC and connects Washingtonians with free tax preparation services throughout the District.
The DC EITC Campaign is made possible through the support from the DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB), Washington Gas, United Way of the National Capital Area as well as other key private sector partners.
