A simple guide on how to use the IRS 'Where's My Refund?' tool and the IRS2Go app to track the status of your 2026 tax refund from received to sent.

The Earned Income Credit can reduce your tax liability and provide a refund. Learn about the updated AGI limits, QC rules and common pitfalls.

Returns claiming EITC/ACTC: By law, the IRS must hold refunds for those claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and ...

You'll be able to check the status of your 2025 income tax refund 24 hours after you e-file a current-year return; three or four days after you e-file a prior-year return; and four weeks after you ...

According to a news release, the IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days for taxpayers who file electronically and ...

The 2026 tax season opened on Monday, and early filers can now check the status of the refund through the IRS's 'Where's My ...

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...

Lawmakers hope that clearer notices when the IRS makes simple math or clerical fixes on tax returns should cut down on headaches for taxpayers. IRS Congress Customer Experience The Internal Revenue ...

The Internal Revenue Service has halted a popular service that once provided a free option for taxpayers to file their taxes directly with the IRS. The program, Direct File, was launched by the U.S.

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is now over. The backlog of work, however, remains. As the IRS scrambles to get back to business as usual, taxpayers should expect delays. The ...

The IRS is boosting retirement plan contribution limits in 2026, allowing Americans to put more money in their tax-preferred 401(k) and individual retirement accounts. The tax agency, which announced ...

Due to the government shutdown—now in its third week—IRS operations are limited. Despite the need to prepare for the upcoming tax filing season—with new tax laws like no tax on tips in place—the IRS ...