Many taxpayers could see bigger refunds this year. From average refund amounts to delays, deductions, and credits, here’s what taxpayers should know as the 2026 tax filing season gets started. Few ...

With the IRS now accepting people's tax returns for 2025, a federal watchdog is warning Americans to beware of so-called phishing and smishing scams designed to trick people into unwittingly handing ...

Amazon customers can file a claim to receive a refund for their Prime subscriptions as part of the company's $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations of deceptive ...

The holiday shopping season should feel exciting, but for scammers, it's rush hour. And this year, one trick is hitting more inboxes and phones than ever: the fake refund scam. If you've ever seen an ...

Tax refunds are bigger this year for many taxpayers, thanks to changes in the tax law. Here’s how to track your refund, what could delay it, and why some taxpayers are waiting longer than expected.

Nearly half of American taxpayers are counting on an IRS refund to help them pay the bills or get out of debt, a new survey finds. This is a good year for refunds. The IRS has returned $161 billion to ...

The Internal Revenue Service has a general standard for issuing refunds. Assuming you file digitally, provide direct deposit information and there are no problems with your returns, you can expect ...

Tax refunds are supposed to be huge this year, but many Americans may find theirs isn’t one of them, some analysts said. At the start of tax season, the White House said 2026 would see the "biggest ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Taxpayers in the United States are receiving larger refunds this filing ...

As the April 15 Tax Day deadline to file your taxes with the Internal Revenue Service approaches, Americans may have other pressing concerns about filing. Some taxpayers might not even be sure if they ...

In the days since President Donald Trump's tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court, administration officials and the president himself have signaled an unwillingness to refund hundreds of ...

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