IRS refund tracker explained: What you need to know before this year's tax filing deadline

Taxpayers may use the IRS' 'Where's my refund?' tool to track their federal tax refund status using their Social Security ...

When Will Your Tax Refund Arrive? What To Know This Tax Filing Season

Tax refunds are bigger this year for many taxpayers. Here’s how to track your refund, what could delay it, and why some ...
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When does IRS e-file open for 2026?

・The 2026 tax filing season will officially start on January 26, 2026. ・Federal tax law changes, combined with staffing reductions and the recent government shutdown, is complicating tax season ...

Ask the editor, March 27: Questions on the tax filing season

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the IRS and how the 2026 tax filing season is going so far ...

Tax Filings Lag While Tax Refunds Fall Short Of Early Hype

Refunds are still higher than last year following the 2025 changes to the tax law, but recent data shows little additional ...
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Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...
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With Tax Day Fast Approaching, Tens Of Millions Of Taxpayers Still Need To File

Tax filing season statistics from the eighth week of the tax filing season—the week ending March 21, 2025—show that the number of taxpayer returns received by the IRS dipped again, a trend that hasn’t ...