IRS tax refund 2026: When will your IRS income tax refund arrive — and will Americans get bigger checks?

IRS tax refund 2026 filings begin in late January, with most direct-deposit refunds arriving 10–21 days after IRS acceptance.

Dear Abby: We file a joint tax return, but when the refund comes I never get even a dime

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I file taxes together every year. I work, and he does as well. But when we get the tax refund, he ...

Your tax refund could be $1,000 higher in 2026. Here's why.

The impact of the Republicans' tax and spending law could result in the "largest refund season of the last decade," a Wall ...
Detroit Free Press

Last-minute tax tips: How to get an extension, track tax refunds, get free help, and more

Do not rush or click on pop-ups that claim to be from the IRS. State of Michigan sends some confirmation quiz letters to verify IDs. Even if you request a six-month extension, you need to estimate how ...

Student loans and year-end tax planning — 4 steps for borrowers to take

Recent changes to the federal student loan system may affect borrowers' taxes. There are some helpful steps you can take now, ...
CNET

Where's My State Tax Refund? How to Track Them in Each State

Still waiting on that state tax return, even with days left till April 15? We're here to help you track it down. Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a graduate of the University at Albany. As a ...
Wall Street Journal

How to Protect Your Tax Refund From Scammers

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Ariana Aspuru: Here's Your Money Briefing for Tuesday, March 25th. I'm Ariana ...
The Herald-Sun

A printing issue is delaying tax refunds in NC. How to get yours faster

If you filed your tax return by mail in North Carolina this year, you could be waiting a while for your refund check. According to a news release from the NC Department of Revenue (NCDOR), the ...