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Where’s my refund? Here’s how to check the status of your IRS tax refund
While the Internal Revenue Service began accepting returns in late January, it still might be too early to expect a refund in your bank account. Luckily, you can track the status of your refund through the IRS’s “Where’s My Refund” tool.
Where is your refund? Bigger IRS tax refunds could be coming this year
Tax bracket changes could mean more refund money this year. Here's what to know and how to get your refund quicker.
Waiting for your tax refund? This IRS tool shows when your money’s coming
Tax refunds can take up to 21 days after your return is received. Track your payment with this online IRS tool.
Where Is My Tax Refund? IRS Advice On Fastest Way To Get It
The IRS began accepting tax returns for 2024 on January 27, with millions of Americans already filing and paying their tax returns with the IRS. The average refund amount sent out for those who have already filed and paid is $1,928.
Where’s my refund? IRS 2025 tax refund tracker, payment updates, and delays
The IRS began accepting tax returns on January 27, 2025, and most e-filed returns with direct deposit are processed within 21 days. However, if you filed a paper return, expect to wait 4-8 weeks for your refund.
Tax refunds are flowing, but IRS is seeing fewer early returns filed so far this season
Early results from the IRS indicate that 7.7% fewer tax returns were filed in the first two weeks of the 2025 season. Why are some delaying filing?
The IRS Can Seize Your Tax Refund: Here's Who's Impacted
Wondering "Where is my tax refund?" Your IRS refund status could be affected if you owe child support, student loans or taxes.
How IRS Layoffs Might Affect Your Tax Refund’s Timing
Experts warn that filing close to the deadline or submitting a return with errors is a recipe for delay. During tax season, IRS employees wear a lot of hats. Filing a paper return or having your return flagged will likely lead to longer wait times.
IRS data shows the average 2025 tax refund is down 32%, but there’s a catch
A quick glance at the latest 2025 tax refund numbers may be cause for concern for those who haven’t filed yet, but the Internal Revenue Service says there’s a good reason why certain numbers are down.
IRS has your money: Find out when your refund will arrive
If you've filed your 2024 taxes ahead of the April 15th deadline, you might be wondering when your refund will arrive or if there are any delays.
Here’s how to track your federal tax refund in 2025
As tax season ramps up in the coming weeks, the IRS is reminding taxpayers they can track their refund status online. You can use the IRS’ “Where’s My Refund?” tool to get up-to-date information on your cash.
IRS identifies most dangerous tax scams that can delay your refund. Here are 5 to avoid
Scammers are 'relentless,' according to new IRS alert listing the 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams. Bad social media advice triggers ...
How Mass Layoffs at the IRS Will Affect Tax Season
Kaercher says that risks to the filing season could include delayed tax refunds, inability to answer as many phone calls or ...
IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn leaked Trump’s tax returns, but we’re now learning how much damage he really did
With Trump again in the White House, the question is, is there another Charles Littlejohn out there somewhere in the deep ...
IRS Warns Some Americans of March 3 Tax Deadline
American farmers and fishers who did not make estimated tax payments by January must file their 2024 federal income tax ...