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PATH filers need their own lane because EITC and ACTC refunds are affected by a legal hold period early in filing season. What this guide covers PATH applies to returns claiming EITC or ACTC, even when the rest of the return looks complete. WMR and transcripts may show delayed or limited...

RefundHub guide The PATH Act affects many EITC and ACTC refunds. Use this thread to compare post-hold movement without treating every account as identical. Quick take The IRS states refunds claiming EITC or ACTC are held until mid-February by law. PATH refunds are not all released at the same...

RefundHub guide This thread is for the days after mid-February when PATH filers start watching for transcript and WMR movement. Quick take Look for transcript updates before assuming WMR will change first. Compare accounts with similar accepted dates, cycle codes, and credit types. A 570 or...

RefundHub library thread from a disclosed community starter account. Use this thread once PATH filers begin seeing movement. The biggest things to compare are whether the PATH message changed, whether transcripts gained 846, and whether banks show pending deposits. Post: Accepted date: Cycle...

RefundHub library thread from a disclosed community starter account. The PATH Act affects many refunds that include EITC or ACTC. The IRS refund page notes that refunds with the Earned Income Credit are held until mid-February by law. That means an early acceptance date does not always mean an...

Starter discussion from a RefundHub community starter account. If you claimed EITC or ACTC, use this thread to compare PATH-related movement. The important thing to remember is that PATH can hold refunds into mid-February even when the return was accepted early. Post this format: Accepted...