The Earned Income Tax Credit is a refund program for working people with lower incomes—money the government returns to you when you file taxes. Many people don't realize they may have access to or miss the important date to claim it. This section covers how EITC refunds work, what happens when the IRS denies your claim, how long refunds take to arrive, and what to do if your refund gets held up or sent to the wrong account.
You'll find information about understanding your EITC amount, tracking a refund that's delayed, disputing an IRS decision about your may be able to access, and recovering money if fraud or identity theft affected your claim. These articles explain the timelines you can expect, the documents you may need, and the steps available when something goes wrong with your refund.