02/16/2026
📣 PATH Act Refund Update!
If you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), you can expect your refund by MARCH 2ND if:
✔️ You filed electronically
✔️ You chose direct deposit
✔️ There are no issues with your return
Most early filers should see an updated status by February 21.
⚠️ By law, the IRS cannot release EITC/ACTC refunds before mid-February — this applies to your entire refund just the specific credits.
My clients already know 👇🏾
I send emails when your return is accepted AND at least 7 days before your refund is expected, so you’re never left guessing.
If you need to check your own status, I dropped the IRS info in the comments ⬇️