The IRS is releasing direct deposit refunds daily through the April 15, 2026 tax deadline. Paper checks have been phased out. Check your IRS direct deposit status at IRS.gov/refunds. Returns accepted March 13–26 should receive deposits April 3–17.
February 12, 2026
The next Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB) payment is May 27, 2026 (Q4 of the 2025–26 benefit year). The maximum annual ACFB for one child is $2,266 ($566.50/quarter). Here are all 2026 ACFB payment dates and amounts.
February 12, 2026
The SSI March 2026 payment was released on February 27, 2026, because March 1 fell on a Sunday. The maximum individual SSI federal rate for 2026 is $967/month. See SSI April 2026 for the next upcoming payment.
February 12, 2026
The PATH Act hold lifted on February 15, 2026. The IRS began releasing EITC and ACTC refunds from March 2, 2026. If you filed in March or later, use the updated schedule to estimate your refund deposit date. The maximum EITC for 3+ children is $8,046.
February 12, 2026
Latest IRS refund update for March 31, 2026: The April 15 tax deadline is approaching. Standard e-filers who submitted March 12–26 should receive deposits April 3–17. EITC/ACTC filers who filed March 4–17 should see deposits by April 11. Paper checks are discontinued — direct deposit only.
February 11, 2026
The IRS refund calendar for 2026 is fully updated through April. Returns accepted March 20–29 should receive deposits April 9–18. April 5–15 filers can expect deposits April 27–May 6. Paper checks are phased out — direct deposit is required.
February 11, 2026
The February 11, 2026 Social Security payment went to retirement, SSDI, and survivor benefit recipients born between the 1st and 10th of any month. The 2026 maximum retirement benefit is up to $5,108/month (age 70). See the April 2026 payment schedule for upcoming dates.
February 11, 2026
The IRS 2026 tax payout schedule is fully updated through April. Returns accepted March 16–22 will receive deposits April 6–12. EITC/ACTC filers who filed March 5–19 should receive deposits April 6–20. The April 15 filing deadline is approaching.
February 11, 2026
The SSI payment on February 27, 2026 was not an extra bonus — it was the March 2026 SSI payment paid early because March 1 fell on a Sunday. The 2026 federal maximum SSI is $967/month (individual) and $1,450/month (couple). See the full 2026 SSI payment schedule here.
February 11, 2026
The SASSA SRD April 2026 payment will be processed in two windows: 23–24 April and 29–30 April 2026. The SRD grant remains at R370/month. Check your exact payment date at srd.sassa.gov.za.
February 11, 2026
The IRS direct deposit schedule for 2026 is updated through April 15 deadline. Returns filed March 15–20 receive deposits April 5–10. Paper checks are phased out — direct deposit or digital wallet required. No bank info on your return? Expect a CP53E notice from the IRS.
February 11, 2026
First EITC/ACTC deposits released March 2, 2026. April 2026 filers who filed March 20–April 2 should receive deposits April 17–30. Check your refund status at IRS.gov/refunds. The tax deadline is April 15, 2026 — file now to receive your credit.
February 10, 2026
