The first week of the 2026 tax filing season shows a slower start for federal income tax returns and IRS processing, but early filers are receiving larger refunds than a year ago. IRS data from the ...

It’s that time of year, and with new tax laws, it may feel difficult just getting started. Miguel Burgos, CPA and TurboTax expert, offers some advice.

The 2026 tax season began on Monday, January 26, with a filing deadline of Wednesday, April 15. Most refunds are issued within 21 days for electronic filings with direct deposit, while mailed returns ...

While we all love the idea of a big tax refund in the spring, sometimes you need those funds sooner. That’s where a tax refund loan comes in. But while these loans can get you early access to funds, ...

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 ...

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

・You usually have up to 3 years to amend your tax return to fix errors. ・Use Form 1040-X to report the changes to the IRS. ・You must include any forms that changed (W-2, 1099, 1098-T). You filed your ...

IRS hasn't experienced glitches issuing tax refunds so far, experts say. For the week ending March 7, the average federal income tax refund was $3,324 for the first six weeks of the tax season. So, ...

Did you file your taxes yet? The Internal Revenue Service began accepting tax returns on Jan 26. According to e-file.com, more than 90% of tax returns are filed online each year, totaling over 150 ...