I see an offset amount on my transcript from a past debt. Does anyone know if this number changes when you make payments or does it just stay the same until its paid off? Starting to think im looking at old info but idk how to check if its current.

Anyone from Illinois know when they start accepting state returns this year? Trying to get my refund asap and wondering if I should get federal done first or just wait and do them together. Last year was a mess with all the delays.

Just got a message saying my refund is delayed because I claimed EIC and Additional Child Tax Credit. The IRS message specifically states they can't process my refund until after February 15, 2025, and the earliest they expect refunds to be available is February 27, 2025 (this is with direct deposit or debit card). This is the exact message I received: "Since you're getting the Earned Income Credit and the Additional Child Tax Credit, the IRS can't process your refund until after February 15, 2025. The earliest the IRS expects refunds to be available is February 27, 2025 (if you chose direct deposit or a debit card)." I filed early hoping to get my refund quickly since I have some bills coming up, but now I'm seeing this delay notification. I claimed the EIC and ACTC for the first time this year because my income changed and I'm eligible for them now. I was counting on getting this refund sooner - I've always received my tax refunds within 21 days in previous years. Is this normal? First time claiming these credits and I'm confused about why there's such a specific delay. Does everyone who claims these credits have to wait until after February 15th? And is the February 27th date a guaranteed date, or could it be even later? I've already chosen direct deposit for my refund, but I'm worried this delay might push my refund even further back. Really need to know if this is standard procedure since I've never claimed these before and was counting on this money for some upcoming expenses.

Looking at my transcripts right now and I'm cycle 04 with earned income credit. I know I should be a PATHer but weirdly WMR isnt showing the PATH message and still no approval. Anyone else experiencing this or know whats going on?

Started filing with H&R Block but getting error messages when trying to sign and submit. The tax professional just keeps telling me to call a 1-800 number and won't help resolve the issue. Can I abandon this and switch to TurboTax instead? Or am I stuck with H&R Block since they already started the process?