These two tax credits could delay your refund from the IRS

Filing season is underway at the IRS, but people who are hoping to get a quick refund this year might end up waiting longer than they expected. The IRS is reminding taxpayers that if their 2025 tax return claims either the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit, it could be subject to delays. That's because of a provision that prevents the IRS from issuing any refunds tied to those claims until after mid-February, no matter when you file your taxes. That means you shouldn't expect t ...