The first week of the 2026 tax filing season shows a slower start for federal income tax returns and IRS processing, but early filers are receiving larger refunds than a year ago. IRS data from the ...

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U.S. taxpayers preparing to file returns for 2025 — deadline April 15, 2026 — have one fewer free option this year.

Here’s what to know this tax season — from when your refund may arrive to how to check its status. The Internal Revenue Service started accepting federal tax returns in late January. Federal income ...

Here’s what to know this tax season — from when your refund may arrive to how to check its status. The Internal Revenue Service started accepting federal tax returns in late January. Federal income ...

The average tax refund is 10.2% higher so far this season, compared to about the same period in 2025, according to early IRS filing data. As of Feb. 20, the average refund amount for individual filers ...