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If you didn’t file your taxes on time, costs can rise quickly. Experts say filing immediately – even without full payment – can reduce penalties.

A new report reveals the states with the highest average tax refunds, and Florida leads the nation at $4,433 with Texas close behind at $4,344.

The April 15 tax filing deadline is here. A tax expert says e-filing with direct deposit is the fastest way to get a refund from the IRS this year.

Need more time to file your 2025 tax return? Request an IRS extension before April 15 to avoid a late-filing penalty of up to 25% of unpaid taxes.

Bisignano pushed back on a Politico report of staffing shortages, arguing the agency’s tech-driven approach is delivering faster refunds and stronger performance.

Bipartisan congressional leaders warn taxpayers about rising tax season scams, including IRS impersonation and third-party tax preparer fraud schemes.

From missed deductions to misreported income, a new report outlines five common tax mistakes that could cost American taxpayers thousands of dollars.

Retirees should watch for common IRS audit triggers including high investment income, missing RMDs, foreign accounts and unreported earnings.

IRS data shows average tax refunds have climbed to $3,571 in the 2026 filing season through March 20, a 10.9% jump from last year as the April deadline nears.

Taxpayers may use the IRS' "Where's my refund?" tool to track their federal tax refund status using their Social Security number, filing status and exact refund amount.

The IRS released its 2026 "Dirty Dozen" tax scams list to protect taxpayers from identity theft, phishing emails, fake charities and AI-powered phone fraud schemes.

The IRS and Treasury proposed new rules for Trump Accounts, including details for opening an account and taking the federal seed money if eligible to do so.

Americans are getting bigger tax refunds this year, with average refunds jumping to $2,290 - up 10.9% from last year, according to the latest IRS data.

Taxpayers can protect themselves from scams with the knowledge that the IRS always contacts taxpayers by mail first, and never demands immediate payment via specific methods.

The IRS typically processes tax refunds within 21 days for e-filed returns, while mailed returns take six weeks or more to process during the 2025 tax filing season.

President Trump said he is considering settling his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and donating the proceeds to charity.

Americans will receive tax refund checks even if there is a partial government shutdown, IRS CEO Frank Bisignano says as D.C. faces funding showdown.