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.

The average tax refund is 11.2% higher this season, according to the latest IRS filing data. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

You may have heard that the 2026 tax season, which officially began January 26, is the first to be impacted by President Donald Trump’s 2025 tax law, known by some as the "big, beautiful bill." New ...

IRS data shows that, as taxpayers got closer to Tax Day, filings were still lagging last year, while refunds have increased.

Americans are receiving larger tax refunds on average in the 2026 filing season than last year, though taxpayers are filing at a slower pace in the first few weeks than they were a year ago. The ...

The clock is ticking for millions of Americans who have yet to file their federal income tax return — and the Internal Revenue Service wants them to know they still have options. With Tax Day falling ...

Parents may qualify for thousands in tax credits. Here's what to review before filing — and how disputes can delay refunds. Parents may qualify for thousands in tax credits. Here's what to review ...

Elizabeth Warren didn't use the free government tax-filing system she promoted when Direct File became available in ...

Parents are busy, and tax season often means moving fast, answering questions quickly, and hoping nothing gets missed. But tax experts say that approach can be costly. The number one mistake, which ...