Between the government shutdown and the temporary government reopen, there
has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding the 2019 tax season. Whether you have
asked the question or have been asked by a client, you've probably been a
part of conversation surrounding tax refunds.
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC)
Filers
Although you were able to file your taxes as early as January 1,
2019, a law was passed in 2018 that requires the IRS to hold all tax refunds
that included the EITC or the ACTC. The IRS will hold these refunds until
February 15, 2019. If you filed with either of these credits and experienced no
other problems filing, you should expect your refund no earlier than February
25.
How do I check my refund status?
The IRS offers two different ways to track your refund: Where's My Refund on IRS.gov and the
IRS2Go mobile app. Through
the website and app, you'll be able to check the status of your refund. It
is important to note that Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child
Tax Credit (ACTC) refund filers may not see a refund date through these
platforms, but their dates should be reflected on both the app and the website
on February 23, 2019.
When will I receive my tax refund?
Below is a chart of when you should expect your tax refund if you filed
electronically. While this information is an estimate, it's based on
historical data as well as early information from the IRS and could be
applicable for most people. In the past, the IRS refunded more than 90% of
filed tax to taxpayers in less than 21 days.
| Date Accepted |
Direct Deposit Sent
|
Paper Check Mailed
|
| Jan 28 - Feb 2, 2019 |
Feb 15, 2019 |
Feb 22, 2019 |
| Feb 3 - Feb 9, 2019 |
Feb 22, 2019 |
Mar 1, 2019 |
| Feb 10 - Feb 16, 2019 |
Mar 1, 2019 |
Mar 8, 2019 |
Feb 17 - Feb 23, 2019
|
Mar 8, 2019 |
Mar 15, 2019 |
| Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2019 |
Mar 15, 2019 |
Mar 22, 2019 |
| Mar 3 - Mar 9, 2019 |
Mar 22, 2019 |
Mar 29, 2019 |
| Mar 10 - Mar 16, 2019 |
Mar 29, 2019 |
Apr 5, 2019 |
| Mar 17 - Mar 23, 2019 |
Apr 5, 2019 |
Apr 12, 2019 |
| Mar 24 - Mar 30, 2019 |
Apr 12, 2019 |
Apr 19, 2019 |
| Mar 31 - Apr 6, 2019 |
Apr 19, 2019 |
April 26, 2019 |
| Apr 7 - Apr 13, 2019 |
April 26, 2019 |
May 3, 2019 |
| Apr 14 - Apr 20, 2019 |
May 3, 2019 |
May 10, 2019 |
| Apr 21 - Apr 27, 2019 |
May 10, 2019 |
May 17, 2019 |
| Apr 28 - May 4, 2019 |
May 17, 2019 |
May 24, 2019 |
WebCE wants tax payers and tax professionals to have the most up-to-date
information during tax season. Tax professionals can use this information as
well as the information in our courses to give to clients to help ease their
angst during what could be a stressful time. View our courses online to learn
more about the new tax law and how it will affect tax filings and investments
as we continue into the 2019 year.
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