This year, refunds will be delayed if you are claiming EIC (Earned Income Credit), CTC (Child Tax Credit), and/or AOTC (American Opportunity Tax Credit). In years past, this is a major source of fraud so the IRS is saying the delay is to allow them to look into the authenticity of the claims before releasing the funds. This also means more evidence needed to show the IRS you are eligible. We have the needed worksheet to fill out.

The filing deadline for this year is April 18. The traditional deadline, April 15, falls on a Saturday, and the following Monday is a holiday in Washington DC.