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20 Million Americans Face Tax Refund Delays Until March

2/10/2026

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More than 20 million Americans may face tax refund delays tied to Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC).
The Internal Revenue Service will not process refunds until March 2 to verify claims.
Financial literacy instructor Alex Beene says the hold affects the entire refund amount.
Taxpayers can check status with the Where’s My Refund tool starting February 21.
Despite delays, refund amounts should remain unchanged.

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Story summary

More than 20 million Americans may face tax refund delays tied to Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC).
The Internal Revenue Service will not process refunds until March 2 to verify claims.
Financial literacy instructor Alex Beene says the hold affects the entire refund amount.
Taxpayers can check status with the Where’s My Refund tool starting February 21.
Despite delays, refund amounts should remain unchanged.