"There's no penalty for filing late when you're owed a refund," the IRS said. However, refunds must be claimed within three years of the original filing deadline—otherwise, the money becomes the ...

U.S. taxpayers who applied for the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) can expect a financial boost of up to $1,600. This ...

Requesting a paper check rather than direct deposit also slows down the process. You can check on the status of your refund using the IRS Where’s My Refund? tool. You can use the tool starting ...