Real Tyme Tax Service

05/02/2026

02/17/2026

EITC/ACTC Refunds (PATH Act): By law, the IRS cannot issue refunds for returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until mid-February.

The IRS expects most of these refunds to be available in bank accounts by March 2, 2026, for taxpayers who choose direct deposit and have no issues with their returns.

"Where's My Refund" Updates: For early EITC/ACTC filers, the "Where's My Refund?" tool will provide projected deposit dates by February 21, 2026.

02/05/2026

📢 Tax Refund Update
The IRS is currently issuing income tax refunds for returns without refundable credits, such as the Earned Income Credit (EITC) or the Child Tax Credit (CTC).
If your return does not include these credits, your refund may be released now.
Refunds that include EITC or CTC are released later, in accordance with IRS guidelines.

02/03/2026

Avoid Tax-Time Surprises — Review Your Pay Stubs
Please review your pay stubs to ensure the correct amount is being withheld. We are seeing an increasing number of W-2s with little to no federal withholding. Checking your pay stubs now and making any necessary changes can help prevent surprises at the end of the year or when you receive your W-2.

01/16/2026

Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 is opening day for the 2026 tax filing season. This is when taxpayers can begin filing their 2025 federal tax returns.

12/18/2025

The most asked question:
CAN I USE MY LAST CHECK STUB TO GET A TAX ADVANCED?
It is illegal for a tax preparer to use your final pay stub to officially prepare and e-file your tax return with the IRS. Filing an official tax return using a pay stub, even to get a cash advance, is a violation of IRS rules.

10/13/2025

If you receive a text claiming to be from the DOR, ignore it or delete it immediately. These messages are fraudulent and may attempt to steal your personal information.

Please be aware, the Mississippi Department of Revenue (DOR) does not send text messages about tax returns, refunds, or payments