Early IRS data shows fewer tax returns processed and few refunds issued through Feb. 6, but the average refund amount is up.

The IRS says taxpayers expecting a refund this year should expect to receive it fairly quickly after filing their taxes.

The average tax refund has increased by 22% this season, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The IRS has not released official data yet, and early figures can be misleading, says expert.

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The IRS warned taxpayers Presidents Day week is historically one of the busiest periods of the filing season.

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Social Security recipients saw higher 2026 taxes after benefit boosts from the Social Security Fairness Act. Most increases are taxable despite new deductions.

It's estimated that one in five qualifying tax filers who qualify for the tax credit, which could be worth thousands, won't apply.

The IRS begins the 2026 tax season under operational strain due to staffing cuts and large backlogs, with a warning from TIGTA.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the agreement that previously allowed the IRS to share with ICE the personal information of noncitizen taxpayers. This is what experts told us taxpayers should ...

With most of your tax documents likely in hand, it’s time to think about when to file your 2025 return. This year more than most it makes sense to explore filing as soon as possible, as refunds ...

Social media has in recent years become a source of tax misinformation. Where these tax schemes spread, misuse of tax credits ...