How long is it taking the IRS to process refunds?
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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More Americans facing tax refund "disappointment"
The average tax refund is shrinking this year, while more taxpayers owe money to the IRS.
IRS says time is running out to claim $1.5 billion in tax refunds
Some households could get a typical refund of almost $1,000 by filing their tax returns for 2019, tax collector says.
Want to track down your tax refund? Follow these dos and don'ts
If you're trying to figure out when your refund is landing, some steps are a giant waste of time, the IRS says.
Here's what to know if you haven't filed your tax return yet
Early IRS data provides a peek at what to expect for the millions of Americans who have yet to file their taxes.
IRS tells taxpayers in more than 20 states to wait to file
Tax agency said it is trying to determine whether tax rebates, issued in many states last year, count as income.
Why some Americans may get a smaller tax refund this year
"A lot of people will get their refunds and they won't get as much as anticipated," one expert said as tax season kicks off.
Americans may get a tax refund shock this year
Many tax benefits instituted during the pandemic have lapsed, which means some people could see smaller refunds.
IRS says it sent 12 million refunds for jobless aid glitch
The tax agency said it just finished sending the refunds to workers who paid tax on unemployment benefits that they didn't owe.
Don't bank on getting your tax refund quickly, IRS cautions
Tax agency cautions Americans not to expect to receive refunds by specific date to pay bills or make big purchases.
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Americans may find themselves missing an agency they usually love to hate if the government shutdown persists: the Internal Revenue Service.
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You've got a hefty check headed your way, thanks to your tax refund. Don't spend it just anywhere. Instead, here are five smarter ways to use your refund money.
Invest That Tax Refund In Yourself
What is your largest asset? It's your ability to earn a living!
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The IRS keeps asking for their 2010 taxes and the couple keeps sending the paperwork in. Now they're at risk of losing the credit for the $920 dollars they paid Uncle Sam that tax year.
Call Kurtis: State Taps Woman's Tax Refund To Pay Ticket That Wasn't Hers
Bonnie McSweeney said she has never been to San Mateo, but Fastrak said otherwise. The Bay Area agency tasked with running electronic toll booths sent McSweeney a ticket -- dated months after she'd sold the car -- for driving the car through the toll plaza in San Mateo.
How To Spend Your Tax Refund
The best part of paying your taxes is probably getting your refund check.
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