When do IRS Child Tax Credit / Dependent returns get accepted in 2025?
Getting ready to file this year and I have 2 kids under 10. Does anyone know when the IRS starts accepting returns with child tax credits? Last year was a mess and I want to get ahead of it this time.
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Freya Nielsen
IRS just announced they're accepting ALL returns starting January 29th, 2025. That includes returns with child tax credits, EITC, everything. But heads up - even if you file early, by law they cant release refunds for returns claiming EITC or Additional Child Tax Credit before mid-February.
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Ravi Kapoor
ugh seriously? Why do they make parents wait longer? 🤔
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Freya Nielsen
It's to prevent fraud. They match your info with employer W2s and other docs first.
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Omar Mahmoud
im in the same boat... hate waiting every year but watcha gonna do 🤷♀️
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Chloe Harris
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NeonNinja
Filed early last year and still got delayed till March smh
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Anastasia Popov
Same here bestie 😭 IRS playing games with our money
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Sean Murphy
Pro tip: make sure all your W2s and 1099s are in before filing. They'll delay you if anything doesnt match up
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Zara Khan
lol love how they can take our money instantly but make us wait forever to get it back 🤡
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Luca Ferrari
FR FR 💯 government efficiency at its finest
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Nia Davis
Anyone know if having a new baby in 2024 affects processing time?
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Mateo Martinez
Nah just make sure you got the birth certificate and SSN ready
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