Here are some reasons your tax refund may take a while to receive this year – and tips for what you can do if yours is late.

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 ...

In the year that a taxpayer dies there may still need to be one or more tax returns that are required to be filed after their death. The need for these filings is dependent upon the income that the ...

Whether you need to file a federal tax return for the 2025-2026 tax year depends mainly on your income, filing status, and age. In general, you’re required to file if your gross income exceeds the IRS ...

Preparing a 2025 tax return is likely to take more time, as workers who received tips or overtime pay in 2025 figure out what qualifies for new tax breaks. IRS gives some very specific examples in ...

At a 12% marginal tax rate, for example, the $6,000 enhanced senior deduction for a single taxpayer who is 65 or older would result in $720 in tax savings. The new enhanced deduction for seniors on ...

Americans are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Claude to help prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the technology can deliver outdated or inaccurate ...

New IRS data shows the average refund rising to $3,676, well below earlier projections that suggested refunds could increase by $1,000 or more this year. Tax filings also lag behind. There's just a ...