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As the IRS moves toward digital-only payments under a Trump-era executive order, taxpayers should expect changes in how refunds are issued and payments are made.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website was down on Wednesday, sending thousands of users into panic
Automated IRS systems are still processing returns, but staffing shortages and manual reviews could slow some refunds — especially for families claiming certain credits.
As the 2026 tax season begins, millions of Americans are eagerly anticipating their refunds, but a government shutdown could lead to delays.
Returns claiming EITC/ACTC: By law, the IRS must hold refunds for those claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until at least March 2 to help prevent fraud.
Visit the IRS online at "Where's My Refund?" (irs.gov/refunds) or at the IRS2Go mobile app to get the latest details about your current tax return and refund. It includes information about your taxes from 2023 or 2022. Here's when you can begin checking ...