IRS tax returns 2026: 5 reasons why taxpayers may get less refund and how to avoid them

President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson have called the 2025 tax year refunds “historic” and predicted that they will be significantly substantial for millions of people. Millions of Americans are expecting large tax refunds this year. However, not everyone might see a big payout from the IRS. Here’s why (Pexel) According to Internal … Read more

Where’s my refund? Timeline for taxpayers

article Internal Revenue Service 1040 Individual income tax forms for 2021 arranged in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S., on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Refund sizes in some cases have been up by nearly 25% compared with last year due to pandemic relief programs and r WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tax season kicked off last week, which means some … Read more

IRS alert: Missing bank info could delay your refund this tax season; here’s what taxpayers should do

The 2026 US tax season began last week, and the Internal Revenue Service is urging taxpayers to submit accurate banking information to avoid delays in receiving refunds. The IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service announced Monday that failing to include direct deposit details could trigger a temporary freeze on your refund. The IRS continues to recommend direct … Read more