They wont have to, it is a simple programming issue, just like those of you who got a stimulus check, that will be deducted from your refund next year. More fine print, there was no free money, it was an interest free loan. They tried to trick you into pissing away the money, not telling people it was their own money to begin with. They know who got a check and who didn’t. The worst part is they jerk around those who will feel it most, those who were ineligible for a check because of high incomes never get any of the credits anyway so we dont budget for it, the rest will see a lower refund or a higher bill come March, but that is on someone else’s watch so who cares right.