Millions of taxpayers may be owed an IRS refund for penalties or interest charged during COVID. You'll have to act quickly if ...

And as many of you get ready to file, you might want to take note about a new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rule that could ...

The average tax refund is 14.2% higher so far this season, compared to about the same period in 2025, according to early IRS filing data. As of Feb. 13, the average refund amount for individual filers ...

Explore the 1040 US Individual Tax Return Form, including its definition, types of income reported, and steps. Discover the common mistakes to avoid.

Losing a loved one is hard enough, but some are still forced to deal with the IRS for more than a year afterward, data show. After someone died, it took the Internal Revenue Service an average of 444 ...

The first week of the 2026 tax filing season shows a slower start for federal income tax returns and IRS processing, but early filers are receiving larger refunds than a year ago. IRS data from the ...

The average IRS tax refund is up 10.9% so far this season, compared to the same point in 2025, according to early filing data. As of Feb. 6, the average refund amount was $2,290, compared with $2,065 ...

The good news? The average dollar amount of tax refunds issued so far is up. The rough patch? The IRS has processed far fewer returns in the first two weeks than a similar time frame a year ago. The ...

With bigger tax refunds expected this season, it can be tempting to file returns earlier than usual. But incomplete filings can raise flags for the IRS, delaying processing or even triggering an audit ...

Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) processes over 160 million individual tax returns, with agency data showing that mathematical errors, incorrect filing statuses and misreported income ...

Staffing shortages at the Internal Revenue Service has left a backlog of nearly 590,000 amended tax returns - and could result in delays to Americans receiving refunds, according to a recent report.

Tax season has officially kicked off – and many filers are eager to know whether they have qualified for larger refunds this year after the White House said Americans could see an extra $1,000. The ...