Colorado woman's $8,000 tax bill leaves her in tears

Last year, one Colorado family of four's tax refund topped $3,600. This year, they owed in the thousands.

• Feb 21, 2019

Claim these tax deductions -- even if you can't itemize

Also known as "above the line deductions," these special provisions can be big money-savers

• Feb 20, 2019

Americans shocked by impact of new tax law: "My jaw hit the floor"

The first tax filing season under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is confusing and, in some cases, expensive for taxpayers

• Feb 19, 2019

Pros and cons of tax refund loans and debit cards

The major tax-preparation companies all offer products and services that can help -- but they come at a cost

• Feb 15, 2019

Tax refunds are lower for second week in a row

Returns are being processed more slowly, and the average refund is about $185 below its level last year

• Feb 14, 2019

What's behind lower tax refunds?

Millions of Americans could receive smaller checks after filing their 2018 tax returns. The average refund is down more than 8 percent compared to the same time last year, according to the IRS. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to clear up some of the confusion.

• Feb 12, 2019
• 3:22

Smaller tax refunds could ding economic growth

The period's growth was already forecast to be low, and shrinking refunds could depress it even more

• Feb 12, 2019

Expect smaller tax refunds this year

Americans are starting to see the full effects of the government's tax overhaul. The IRS finds the average refund is down almost eight percent so far this year. Jill Schlesinger explains.

• Feb 11, 2019
• 1:12

Where's my tax refund? The IRS has a tracker for that

Now you can easily find out when your check will arrive, but you'll also have to allow yourself to be tracked

• Feb 11, 2019

So far, tax refunds this year are smaller than in 2018

Average refund dropped by $170 from this time last year, leaving some taxpayers fuming

• Feb 8, 2019

It's tax season -- prime time for hackers and scammers

Every year, the crooks add new weapons to their arsenals, all aimed at separating you from your money

• Feb 6, 2019

IRS may already be behind on refunds

An internal calendar the agency drew up in November shows it expected to issue 1.2 million refunds by Jan. 24.

• Feb 4, 2019
• 1:10

IRS was 1.2M refunds behind the day tax season opened

Back in November, the IRS came up with an internal schedule for processing tax refunds — then the shutdown happened

• Feb 4, 2019

How to get your tax refund as quickly as possible

The IRS started accepting tax returns this week -- here are some tips for collecting your dough

• Jan 31, 2019

As tax season begins, here's how behind the IRS is

In a "massive catch-up," the agency must deal with millions of pieces of mail -- and a looming 3-week deadline

• Jan 30, 2019

Will your tax refund be delayed by shutdown?

Now that Internal Revenue Service has reopened its doors, taxpayers seeking refunds are urged to file returns ASAP

• Jan 30, 2019

The shutdown's effects on your tax refund

Yahoo Finance senior reporter Jeanie Ahn breaks down what effects the government shutdown is still having on the IRS and your tax return as filing season gets into full swing.

• Jan 30, 2019
• 4:05

IRS begins processing returns Monday

The IRS says it expects to tax refunds to be sent out on time. But experts say the disruption and backlog that the government shutdown created could cause delays for taxpayers. Financial expert Jennifer Streaks, the author of "Thrive Affordably," joins CBSN to discuss.

• Jan 28, 2019
• 3:07

IRS returns to work with 5 million pieces of unopened mail waiting

It could take the IRS at least a year to get back to normal, now that parts of the government have reopened

• Jan 28, 2019

What opens again now that the government shutdown is over?

Nine out of 15 federal departments were closed, as well as dozens of agencies and national parks

• Jan 26, 2019

Why you should file your tax return ASAP this year

With tax season booting up, most people should think about filing early this year — here's why

• Jan 25, 2019

Furloughed IRS employees defy order to go back to work without pay

Shannon Ellis was ordered back to work, but said she can't afford to do so

• Jan 24, 2019

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• Jan 23, 2019
• 17:35

Tax returns: How the government shutdown, new law will impact you

Tax filing officially kicks off on Monday. Here's what taxpayers need to know about 2019's tax season

• Jan 24, 2019

IRS workers may not show up during tax season

Tax-filing season officially begins next Monday. The Trump administration ordered thousands of furloughed IRS workers to go back to work to process returns. But as Dean Reynolds explains, many may not show up.

• Jan 23, 2019
• 1:59

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