National Taxpayer Advocate rings warning bell about how much the IRS will be prepared for 2026 tax season, given job cuts and ...

Some filers are even suffering from tax anxiety — or "taxiety" — when it comes to filing their returns this year, with Gen Z (51%) and Millennial adults (48%) most concerned.

The average refund check in 2025 stood at $2,169 as of Feb. 14, about 32% below the average $3,207 refund issued at the same time last year, the IRS said in its most recent tax update.

A simple tax return covers a W-2 and limited interest and dividend income (forms 1099-DIV and 1099-INT for earnings under $1,500), student loan interest (1098-E) and other tax credits.

Tax season is officially underway. The Internal Revenue Service will start processing tax returns today (Monday, Jan. 27). The agency expects more than 140 million individual tax returns for tax ...

Dependent children who earn more than $14,600 in 2024 ($15,000 in 2025) must file a personal income tax return. Here are tips for kids who are first-time filers.