After filing tax returns, it takes the average person 21 days or less to get their tax refunds back, according to the IRS. That’s unless they’re claiming additional credits, such as the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit. If you’re one of the millions of people claiming either of those credits, you could expect a delay in getting your refund.
Not all who claim the child tax credit will experience a delay in their tax refunds. We’ll explain who’s affected below, along with when you can expect your IRS money to arrive.
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