IRS will start accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Use direct deposit for refunds and the "Where's My Refund" tool to track it, IRS says. How it works.

Child Tax Credit: This tax credit increases by $200 year over year, to $2,200 per child for the 2025 tax year. It applies to single filers with annual incomes up to $200,000, or $400,000 for joint filers. Above those thresholds, parents may be able to claim a partial credit.

Many American taxpayers are likely to be eagerly awaiting their tax refunds by this time of the year, when reimbursements are made by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for any excess amount paid to the federal government. But when exactly can they expect ...

If you worked last year, you might have a tax refund check coming your way if you file. The Internal Revenue Service began accepting returns from taxpayers on Jan. 27. According to IRS data, the bureau expects nearly 140 million Americans to file taxes.

IRS urges taxpayers to prepare now for the 2026 filing season with new rules, filing tips and major changes that could save time and stress.

After Christmas, New Year's Eve, and Valentine's Day, Americans across the country are looking forward to their next favorite holiday: Tax day. All joking aside, there are only two unavoidable things in life — death and taxes — and therefore it's ...

Yeah, let's start with how long it usually takes to get your tax refund. That's the thing we all want to know. Now, if you filed electronically and shows direct deposit, the IRS says you should get that refund in about 21 days. If you filed on paper, it ...

Millions of Americans rely on spring tax refunds to catch up on bills, pay down credit cards, or fund big-ticket plans. In 2026, that money may not land in bank accounts as quickly as people have come to expect,

The Internal Revenue Service is offering stimulus checks up to $1,400 in its latest round of payouts to individuals. The IRS announced in December that it would issue $2.4 billion in stimulus payments, amounting to up to $1,400 per person, due to a ...

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