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Fake tax refunds, credits, debt? IRS scams targeting taxpayers
Fake IRS scammers will try to trick you out of your refund money, personal info, and more during tax season. Here are the warning signs to know.
Where Is My Tax Refund? IRS Advice On Fastest Way To Get It
The IRS began accepting tax returns for 2024 on January 27, with millions of Americans already filing and paying their tax returns with the IRS. The average refund amount sent out for those who have already filed and paid is $1,928.
How IRS Layoffs Might Affect Your Tax Refund’s Timing
Experts warn that filing close to the deadline or submitting a return with errors is a recipe for delay. During tax season, IRS employees wear a lot of hats. Filing a paper return or having your return flagged will likely lead to longer wait times.
If Your Tax Refund is Over $1,000, You May Be Overpaying the IRS
Everyone loves a big tax refund, but what if you could still get a sizeable refund and more in your paychecks?
IRS refunds are 32% lower on average so far this tax season
Tax refunds in 2025 are currently running 32% lower than they were a year ago. That gap is expected to close in the coming weeks, though, as returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit begin to be processed.
Where is your 2025 tax refund? Fewer taxpayers are filing early this tax season
Fewer taxpayers are deciding to file early this tax season than a year ago, but early refunds are higher in 2025. During the first two weeks of this year's tax season, the average federal income tax refund was $2,
The average IRS tax refund is more than 32% lower so far this season, early filing data shows. Here's why
The average IRS tax refund is more than 32% lower so far this season, according to early filing data. Here’s what to know.
IRS identifies most dangerous tax scams that can delay your refund. Here are 5 to avoid
Scammers are 'relentless,' according to new IRS alert listing the 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams. Bad social media advice triggers ...
Thinking of not filing your tax return amid IRS cutbacks? Penalties can be costly, experts say
As of Feb. 14, the IRS received about 5% fewer individual returns compared to about the same point last season, according to ...
You might not get a tax refund, even if extra money was withheld in 2024; See why
Some taxpayers won't get tax refunds on their 2024 returns, even if they had extra money withheld from their paychecks. There ...
Getting a tax refund this year? It might be bigger than you expect
If you're expecting an IRS refund this year on your federal taxes, you might get an unexpected boost if your pay didn't.
Tips on filing your tax return this year
President Elon Musk, during the first Cabinet meeting of his new administration, allowed also-President Donald Trump a few ...
Should You Adjust Your W-4 To Get a Bigger Tax Refund Next Year?
Tax time -- the annual event where forms, numbers and deductions pile up, and the hope is always to avoid an unpleasant ...
IRS delays popular child tax credit refunds for 2024 returns. Here’s how to claim them
Tax credits tied to children and dependents are popular, but there are many restrictions. The IRS delays refunds on some credits to thwart fraud.
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Not so fast: Think twice before using your tax refund to buy a car
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What to Know About Filing Taxes as the I.R.S. Sheds Workers
It’s a tax season unlike any other: As millions of Americans dutifully file their returns, the Trump administration is ...