“Progress should not come at the expense of the most vulnerable among us..." the National Taxpayer Advocate Service said.

KEY TAKEAWAYS Tax filing season has started, and to get a refund quickly, taxpayers need to submit their 2025 tax returns accurately, and typically, electronically.The "One Big Beautiful Bill" made changes to the tax code that will give many taxpayers larger refunds.

Nearly half of American taxpayers are counting on an IRS refund to help with bills and debts in 2026. Here's how to get yours.

A tax break tied to pandemic-era penalties could still put money back in some Americans’ pockets. Millions of Americans and businesses may be eligible to recover funds tied to COVID-era tax penalties and interest,

KEY TAKEAWAY The IRS is moving away from paper refund checks this year, and is asking all taxpayers to include their direct deposit information on their 2025 tax returns.Taxpayers who don't include their bank information or report it incorrectly will have their refunds held until they correct it.

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Tax refunds are higher on average compared with last year, but the change has been smaller than some early projections. Here's what to expect.

The IRS is hitting the pause button on some tax refunds this filing season, and one small code is making a big difference. If you get a letter labeled CP53E, the clock starts ticking. You generally have 30 days to log in to your IRS online account and add or fix your direct deposit information.