After your federal tax return is processed, the IRS will refund any overpayment you made during the previous year. That money doesn't come immediately, though: Even if you file el ...

Most taxpayers who file electronically can expect a refund via direct deposit within 21 days. The deadline to file taxes for the 2026 tax year is Wednesday, April 15. Have you filed your taxes yet?

Americans are probably happy to put memories of the COVID-19 pandemic behind them, but it may be worthwhile to stir up the past to see if they may qualify for an IRS refund, tax attorneys said. Once a ...

As of May 1, the Internal Revenue Service received 143.7 million tax returns, and has processed all but 1.1 million of them, according to the latest release from the agency. More than $320 billion was ...

President Trump has directed that most federal payments be issued electronically, including tax refunds. Last year nearly 10 million people got their refund via a paper check. By Ann Carrns Tax ...

The Internal Revenue Service started accepting federal tax returns in late January. Federal income tax returns are due on Wednesday, April 15. New York state income taxes are also due on April 15. The ...

Most tax refunds are issued within 21 days, but simple mistakes or claiming certain credits can cause delays. Filing a paper return by mail will take significantly longer to process than filing ...