Tax Refund, IRS

IRS Gives Tax Refund Update as Over $100B Returned
According to the latest data from the IRS, $102.253 billion has been refunded to taxpayers so far this filing season, which began on January 27. The amount taxpayers are getting has increased too. The average refund amount has increased from $3,213 in 2024 to $3,453—a boost of $240.
Expecting a Tax Refund? Here's Why You Should Save It, Says This Expert
In a high-yield savings account, you'll also earn interest on your tax refund, even if it's the only financial contribution you make all year. While annual percentage yields vary depending on the bank, you'll still earn more interest than with a traditional savings account that only pays pennies on your balance.
Your 2025 tax refund could be larger than you think, latest IRS numbers show payments are up
While refunds are up, the number of people who’ve filed already is down compared to 2024. The IRS has received 42.7 million returns in 2025, down 4.2 percent compared to this time last year. Even with the number of returns not keeping pace with 2024, the total number of refunds issued so far (29.6 million) is up 2.3 percent.
Texans can earn more on their tax refund from the Earned Income Tax Credit. Here's how
According to the Internal Revenue Service, the EITC allows a tax break for people making low to moderate wages.
TAX SEASON | How to use the IRS 'Where's My Refund?' tool
The IRS issued a reminder this week to taxpayers that agency has a "Where's My Refund?" tool to make the tracking process easy.
How Tax Refunds Can Impact Your Credit Score
Getting a tax refund can be as exciting as it sounds. But can getting this money affect your credit score? The short answer is no. Read More: Here's How Much Your State Collects on Every Type of
Why IRS tax refunds could be more in 2025 with 140 million expected to file by April 15
A new report suggests federal income tax refunds in 2025 could be among the highest in recent years. The report released by Oxford Economics on Monday said that it would be a “favorable” season for taxpayers,
Americans have the ‘tax scaries’—but good news is waiting as the average refund goes up 7.5%
Tax season brings 1 in 3 Americans to tears, but with IRS data indicating above-average refunds, the stress might be worth it ...
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Where's My Tax Refund 2025? How to Track Your Money
Already submitted your tax return to the IRS? Here's how to find out when you should receive your refund money.
Where is my state tax refund? Here's how to check your Wisconsin state refund status
If you have already filed your federal and state tax returns, here's how you can check the status of your Wisconsin state tax ...
Where is my refund? Is my payment delayed? Here's how to check your IRS refund status
With approximately 90,000 full-time employees, the IRS stands to lose about 17 percent of its workforce with these projected ...
How much can the average tax refund earn in a CD?
The average tax refund could bring you a few thousand dollars this year. Here's how much it could earn in a CD.
Where is your refund? Standard vs. itemized deductions could impact your refund amount
What's the difference between standard and itemized deductions? Here's what it could mean for your 2025 tax refund.
Should you use your tax refund to pay off debt?
If you haven’t filed your tax return yet, you can use a tax calculator to estimate your federal refund. Gather paystubs, tax ...
Will my tax refund be delayed in California by Trump hiring freeze, firings? Experts weigh in
Tax processing by the California Franchise Tax Board has not been affected so far by the federal government hiring freeze or ...
How a looming government shutdown might impact your tax refund, Social Security, and more
Congress has less than two weeks to avoid a shutdown, and this one might actually happen. The U.S. House and Senate have ...