The IRS cautions taxpayers not to rely on receiving a refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills.

I t's only been a few days since the start of tax season on Monday, Jan. 27, but if you've submitted your tax return early, you may be wondering when your refund will arrive. Ther

Tax season is underway. The IRS has debuted a new online tool to help taxpayers check the status of any refund they may be entitled to.

Some dread doing taxes and wait until the last minute. But millions of others file early to get their tax refunds. What to expect in tax season 2025.

The good news? Things are actually getting better at the IRS. The head of the National Taxpayer Advocate, a watchdog agency that observes the IRS, said in its 2024 report that “For the first time since I became the National Taxpayer Advocate in 2020, I can begin this report with good news: The taxpayer experience has noticeably improved.”

It's probably not the most exciting task, but for those wanting to get a head start on filing, tax season is officially here. The IRS began accepting tax returns Monday, Jan. 27, and even though tax season hasn't even been open a full week,