The Law That Could Delay Your Tax Refund
The IRS has opened the doors to begin receiving 2016 tax returns, but some early filers may find they are left waiting weeks before their refund arrives. That's thanks to a new law intended to reduce cases of tax fraud. Refundable tax credits are prime targets for fraud. The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015, more commonly called the PATH Act, made a number of changes to the tax law. The provision that will affect some taxpayers most immediately and directly is