The IRS has cut its staff dramatically since last year by almost 20%, and that will affect many different things, including ...

The average 2026 tax refund has climbed 10.2% compared to last year, but so far it falls short of the White House's $1,000 projection.

How to check your IRS refund status, common delays and when to expect your money.

Nearly 1 in 5 eligible taxpayers miss the earned income tax credit, which is worth thousands of dollars, according to the IRS ...

If you have already filed your state and federal income tax returns and looking for your refund, you'll need to know the IRS ...

The IRS can pursue you personally if the company fails to pay the taxes. The civil penalty is 100% of the taxes not collected, and criminal liability is possible too.

Returns can be rejected for a range of reasons, and fixing the problem quickly is key to getting your refund.

The new Schedule 1-A and updated instructions enable taxpayers to claim the new tax breaks for tips, overtime, car loans and ...

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025 ...

As of the week ending Feb. 13, 2026, the IRS reports the average tax refund stands at $2,476 — an increase of 14.2% from early 2025. However, the number of total refunds issued is down 5.1%.

A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one fewer way to file in 2026.