Americans who filed their taxes early this year may already see money in their accounts, but claiming two specific credits will hold up your tax refund.

Back taxes won't automatically disqualify you from a refund, but that doesn't mean you'll see the money, either.

It can be difficult to tell myth from fact when it comes to tax refunds. The IRS would like to help you by clarifying some tax return myths, and we are happy to help the IRS achieve their goal. Myth 3 ...