Filed HOH with 2 Dependents on 2/3 - Any Idea When Refund Will Come?

Based on my experience, HOH with dependents typically takes exactly 21 days for processing if there are no issues. Since you filed on February 3rd, you should have seen your refund by February 24th. However, if you claimed Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Credit, the PATH Act requires the IRS to hold your refund until at least February 15th, with most refunds being issued by February 27th. I'd recommend checking your transcript for cycle codes - this will give you precise information about where your return stands in the process.

Did you claim any tax credits like the Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Credit? I'm asking because those can really delay things! I'm in the same boat and so anxious about when my refund will arrive. 😫

Yes, I claimed both Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Credit. According to IRS Publication 1345, the PATH Act stipulates that refunds containing these credits cannot be issued before mid-February. I'm getting worried because it's already past that timeframe and my Where's My Refund status hasn't updated at all. Should I be concerned?

I was in your exact situation last year. Here's what I learned: • HOH with dependents often takes full 21 days • PATH Act holds refunds with child credits until mid-February • WMR tool often doesn't update in real-time • Calling IRS directly is nearly impossible I wasted three days trying to get through to the IRS. Finally used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) to connect with an agent who confirmed my refund was approved but just waiting in the queue. Saved me so much stress knowing exactly what was happening rather than guessing.

Have you checked your tax transcript? Are you seeing any codes like 570 or 971? What about your cycle code? These details could tell us exactly where you are in the process and when you might expect your refund. Have you received any notices from the IRS?

I filed HOH with two kids on February 5th (just two days after you) and got my refund yesterday! The funny thing is, my WMR never updated beyond the first bar. I checked my bank account randomly and there it was! Last year was a complete nightmare - took almost 8 weeks. This year was smooth sailing. Don't lose hope - yours is probably right around the corner!

I'd say most HOH filers with dependents who filed early February are probably seeing refunds around now, give or take a week. The IRS is generally processing returns in the order received, but there are always some exceptions. If you haven't received anything by mid-March, that's when I'd start looking into it more seriously. Until then, it's likely just normal processing time.