The IRS has processed most tax returns, but more than a million may still be waiting on refunds. Here’s why delays happen and ...

IRS notices about refunds and direct deposit information are confusing some taxpayers and raising concerns about scam letters ...

Taxpayers and practitioners are unsure whether the CP53E notices they have received are scams or simply sent in error, a ...

A record 1.4 million IRS CP53E refund notices have been issued this tax season due to the agency’s shift away from paper checks, triggering confusion and scam fears. Reports of erroneous letters and ...

The IRS is sending letters to hundreds of thousands of taxpayers asking for bank account information to process refunds.

Taxpayers may also file for an extension, which allows an additional six months to submit a return, but any taxes owed are still due April 15. The 2026 federal tax extension filing deadline to file is ...

Tax season 2026 is starting to wind down. And if filing is still on your “to-do” list, maybe consider submitting in a way that gets you your refund faster. According to the Internal Revenue Service ...

A view of an IRS Direct File promotional sign at the Internal Revenue Service Building on April 5, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Economic Security Project) The ...

The Internal Revenue Service vastly overstated the projected costs of operating the Direct File free tax preparation program before terminating it for this tax season, according to a new report.

Taxpayers aren’t expected to see any new stimulus checks of any kind this spring. The last federal economic impact payments were issued in 2021, and Congress hasn’t approved any new legislation to ...