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EITC ACTC refund hold 2026

IRS 2026 Refund Timeline: When Filing Opens, Expected Deposit Dates & Updates

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Tax season for 2025 returns is fully underway in mid-February 2026, with the IRS accepting e-filed returns since January 26, 2026. Millions are tracking refunds via Where’s My Refund?, and most e-filed returns with direct deposit arrive within 21 days of acceptance. Direct deposit remains the fastest and now required method for most refunds—paper checks … Read more

IRS Refund Timeline February 2026: When to Expect Your Money & Key Changes

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Tax season is underway in mid-February 2026, with many early filers of 2025 returns already seeing refunds or tracking them closely. The IRS processes most e-filed returns with direct deposit in about 21 days, though some face holds or reviews. Direct deposit remains the fastest option, and paper checks are largely phased out per Executive … Read more