When Is Irs Releasing Eitc Refunds 2025. According to the irs refunds will generally be paid within 21 days. Eitc (earned income tax credit) is a refundable tax credit that enables taxpayers to reduce their tax liability to zero and receive any excess credit as a refund.

** = returns with eitc or ctc may have refunds delayed until. This is regular days, not business days.