Filed 2/5 with prior year debt - EIC & CTC - Will offset delay refund?

Your prior year debt will definitely impact your refund. The IRS will automatically apply your current refund to any outstanding tax debt. However, since you're claiming EIC and CTC, you should still receive any remaining amount after the offset. The PATH act verification should be completed by mid-late February, so you should see movement soon.

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im in the exact same boat rn. filed 2/1 with eic and previous debt. no updates yet 😭

Keep checking your transcript! Mine updated before WMR showed anything

DETAILED EXPLANATION: Prior Year Debt + Current Refund Process Here's what typically happens: - IRS processes return normally through PATH act verification - They'll automatically apply refund to outstanding debt - You'll get a notice explaining the offset - Remaining balance gets deposited PRO TIP: Use taxr.ai to analyze your transcript - it'll show exactly where you are in the process and when to expect your money. Best $1 I've spent during tax season tbh.

called the irs today and they said path act lift is feb 15th for eic filers