Tax season already brings stress. In 2026, it brings added confusion. Changes to tax filing programs and the discontinuation of the free government-run filing system have left many taxpayers unsure ...

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Tax returns received and processed remain slightly below last year’s pace, even as the average refund climbs to $3,804. The big surprise in the most recent statistics? IRS.gov traffic continues to ...

Tax season officially began Monday, Jan. 26. By Tuesday, people were already googling "where's my refund?" For those of us whom weren't ready quite that quickly, you might want to get a move on. The ...

Monday marked the first day the IRS is accepting tax returns and millions will file their 2025 taxes today, but with a possible government shutdown in January 2026, and Senate vote this week, ...

As we get closer to Tax Day, new tax filing season statistics through April 3 reveal fewer returns received and processed than last year, even as refund amounts climb higher. This voice experience is ...

As the federal government remains partially shut down, taxpayers are wondering if it will affect their tax refund. The short answer is yes, but not in the way many fear. The U.S. House of ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my income was below the filing threshold. But I got a part ...

The average tax refund is 10.8% higher so far this season, compared with about the same period in 2025, according to IRS filing data. As of March 13, the average refund amount for individual filers ...

The average tax refund is 10.6% higher so far this season, compared to about the same period in 2025, according to early IRS filing data. As of Feb. 27, the average refund amount for individual filers ...