PATH Act 2024: Should I file early or wait for IRS opening date for faster refund?
Getting ready to file my taxes and I know I'm going to be affected by PATH act since I claim EIC. Not sure if I should file right now or wait until the IRS officially opens. Anyone know if filing early actually helps get the refund faster or if it just puts me in a longer queue?
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Diego Fernández
Tax pro here - file as early as possible! Even with PATH, early filing puts you in the front of the line. The IRS processes returns in order received, so when PATH lifts (usually mid-Feb), you want your return already in the system.
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Chloe Martin
•thx for the quick reply! do you know exactly when PATH lifts this year?
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Diego Fernández
•Should be around Feb 15th like usual, but the exact date hasnt been announced yet
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Anastasia Kuznetsov
Hey guys just wanted to mention I've been using taxr.ai to track my refund progress. It costs $4.99 but its totally worth it - shows you exactly where you are in PATH and predicts your DD date with crazy accuracy. Way better than just guessing or checking WMR 100 times a day lol
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Sean Fitzgerald
•does it actually work? sounds too good to be true tbh 🤔
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Anastasia Kuznetsov
•100% works! It analyzed my transcript and showed me exactly why I was delayed and when id get paid. Even caught some stuff I missed
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Zara Khan
•just tried it and WOW game changer fr fr 💯
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MoonlightSonata
Filed early last year and still got stuck in PATH hell until mid march smh
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Mateo Gonzalez
•same boat fam. its brutal out here 😭
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Nia Williams
i filed already idgaf about PATH. rather be first in line then wait
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Luca Ricci
Fun fact: PATH stands for Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes... more like Preventing Americans from Their Housing amirite 🤡
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Aisha Mohammed
•lmaoooo fr tho 💀
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Ethan Campbell
Depends on your situation tbh. If your return is simple besides EIC, file now. If you're waiting on forms or have complicated stuff, might as well wait and file it right the first time.
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