Here's how to track the status of your 2024 tax refund
Millions of Americans filed their taxes during the last two weeks of this year's tax season. Here's how to find out when you'll get your refund.
Millions of Americans filed their taxes during the last two weeks of this year's tax season. Here's how to find out when you'll get your refund.
If you haven't filed your taxes yet, the deadline is quickly approaching with returns and extension requests due by Monday. IRS commissioner Danny Werfel joined CBS News to discuss tax season.
Americans still have a few days to file their 2023 taxes. The IRS says more than 90 million tax returns have been received as of March 29. Medora Lee, a personal finance reporter for USA Today, joins CBS News with tips on making the deadline.
As the tax season progresses, the IRS reports having received over 71.5 million tax returns, already issuing more than 49 million refunds to Americans. With the average refund amounting to $3,109, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger offers advice on how Americans can make the most of their tax refund.
Tax refunds so far are higher than last year, according to recent IRS data. Many Americans have big plans for the money.
Taxpayers saw their tax refunds shrink last year due to the expiration of pandemic benefits. But some people may get a boost in 2024.
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About 1.5 million Americans have until July 17 to get the unclaimed refunds, the tax agency says.
Millions of Americans wait until the last minute to file their taxes. Most will have a short wait to get their checks from the agency.
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The average tax refund is shrinking this year, while more taxpayers owe money to the IRS.
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Alicia Jegede, a CPA and founder of New Gen Financial Planning, discussed the potential benefits and drawbacks of married couples filing their taxes separately and jointly.
Some households could get a typical refund of almost $1,000 by filing their tax returns for 2019, tax collector says.
The tax deadline is just one week away. Richard Rubin, U.S. tax policy reporter from The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss last-minute tips, how the IRS notifies filers of any issues and the status of the IRS' backlog.
By one estimate, roughly 70% of Americans worry about tax refunds this year, mainly because of expiring pandemic relief programs.
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With the April 18 deadline to file taxes fast approaching, the IRS is warning this year's refund check will most likely be less than previous years. David Peters, a financial advisor and CPA, joined CBS News to discuss some last minute tips for those who have yet to file.
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If you're trying to figure out when your refund is landing, some steps are a giant waste of time, the IRS says.
Refunds are met with glee each spring, but financial pros note that it represents money you've overpaid to the government.
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Some airline credit card holders might have to pay taxes on their frequent flier miles, even if they're unredeemed. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain who should expect to get a tax form about their miles in the mail.
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