Use IRS Online Tools When Claiming One, Big, Beautiful Bill Tax Advantages for Families and Education

Overview

The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to use IRS online tools and take a few simple preparatory steps before filing their federal income tax returns for 2025 with benefits from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.

These online resources can help families prepare to claim new and expanded tax benefits, especially those related to the Child Tax Credit, the Adoption Credit, and education-related expenses.

The IRS emphasizes that reviewing these changes before filing can improve accuracy and help ensure taxpayers receive the full tax benefits they are entitled to.

Key Points from the IRS Guidance

1. Refund timing for EITC and ACTC filers

The IRS says most early filers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Additional Child Tax Credit can expect their refunds by March 2, 2026 if they meet certain conditions.

• File their tax return online.
• Choose direct deposit.
• Submit a complete and accurate return.
• Have no issues that require additional IRS review.

Taxpayers can check the status of their refund using the “Where’s My Refund?” tool available on IRS.gov.

2. Use IRS online accounts and tools

The IRS encourages taxpayers to use an Individual Online Account on IRS.gov to securely access tax information, view refund status, manage payments, and interact with the agency during filing season.

3. Review information carefully before filing

The IRS advises taxpayers to confirm that Social Security numbers, Identity Protection PINs, and dependent information are correct before submitting their return, as errors can delay processing and refunds.

Taxpayers should also ensure that each dependent is correctly associated with the appropriate tax credit in the Dependents section of the return.

4. Direct deposit remains the fastest option

The IRS notes that it continues to phase out paper refund checks and that direct deposit remains the fastest and most secure way to receive a federal tax refund.

Additional information on the One, Big, Beautiful Bill

The IRS maintains an official provisions hub explaining how the One, Big, Beautiful Bill affects federal taxes, credits, and deductions, which taxpayers can review at https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/one-big-beautiful-bill-provisions.

Taxpayers who want a more detailed overview of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill tax changes for 2025 can review a comprehensive explanation at AccountingPortal.com.