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Tax refund checks got bigger in 2026, but there’s a catch

Tax refund checks appear to be higher on average in 2026 than they were in 2025, but they are also lower than some ...
Forbes

Do You Need To File A 2025 Tax Return? And If Not, Should You Anyway?

Tax season opened this year on January 26, 2026, and the IRS expects to process more than 164 million individual tax returns for the 2025 tax year. But not everyone is rushing to file, and not ...

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 ...
Forbes

Filing For A Tax Return Extension? Don’t Make This Common Mistake

Applying for a six-month extension is easy, but IRS rules still require you to make a proper estimate of the taxes you owe. A “zero extension” could cost you. Every year, millions of taxpayers file ...
CNBC

Bigger tax refunds may be coming — but missing key forms could flag your return for audit

With bigger tax refunds expected this season, it can be tempting to file returns earlier than usual. But incomplete filings can raise flags for the IRS, delaying processing or even triggering an audit ...
Newsweek

Most Common Mistakes To Avoid On Your Tax Return

Tax season is almost at an end, with payments and returns due on April 15. Making sure you file an accurate and complete tax return is essential to making sure you don't suffer any penalties and get ...