The 2026 tax season began on Monday, January 26, with a filing deadline of Wednesday, April 15. Most refunds are issued within 21 days for electronic filings with direct deposit, while mailed returns ...

While taxes may feel inevitable, not everyone has to file. You likely need to file if you’ve made above the income threshold, if you had self-employment income or if you meet other criteria. Read on ...

The last day you can file 2025 state and federal income tax returns is Wednesday, April 15, but you can act now to push back your tax-filing due date to the fall. if you haven't yet filed tax returns ...

New IRS data shows the average refund rising to $3,676, well below earlier projections that suggested refunds could increase by $1,000 or more this year. Tax filings also lag behind. There's just a ...