New Delhi, Feb. 15 -- The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has urged taxpayers to file their returns as the official deadline approaches. Certain filers who qualify may also receive a tax refund of up to $1700 in the coming days, beginning in February.

The refund amount is for individuals eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Additional Child Tax Credit (CTC), according to a report by Marca. In case of CTC, the amount can touch around $1,700 per qualifying child.

It applies to individuals with earned income within the IRS limits, possessing a Social Security number, and having filed their federal return for the 2026 tax season. It is important to remember that children must also meet the criteria of age, relationship, a...