<prompt> Human: I thought I was supposed to get mine around now but just read something saying that they shouldnt be expected until the week of the 27th...has anyone received theirs?Assistant: Federal returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit andor the Additional Child Tax Credit are held per the provisions of the PATH act. The earliest you can expect to receive your refund is Monday 2272017. Keep checking Wheres My Refund for updates.Human: About the worst news I could get right now, thank you though! Gotta keep them poor people poorAssistant: Not getting your free money earlier than its due to be dispersed is keeping you poor?Human: Its never been dispersed this late in the last 5 years that I have had my son...and my tax preparer informed me to expect it around the 15th or a few days after and didnt mention anything about the 27th or PATH act...the government is engineered to keep poor people poor, that is no secret...My forms were filled out accurately and professionally on Jan 27th when I got my W2. Yes, if I could have my free money along with the 3000 of my own money that I have paid Feds last year from my 25kyear job, that would be great.  <response>: Update your W-4 so you get your 3000 throughout the year as part of your regular paychecks. 