It's Tax Day. Here's how big the average tax refund is in 2026.
Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year due to the 2025 "big, beautiful bill," which enacted new tax deductions.
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Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year due to the 2025 "big, beautiful bill," which enacted new tax deductions.
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
New deduction allows taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 on interest they paid to buy a new American-made vehicle in 2025.
Texas homeowners and businesses will save a total of $10 billion in new savings on their property tax bills starting this year under a new deal struck by top Texas leaders.
Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.
IRS data shows that the average refund check so far is about $2,200, or $1,000 less than a year earlier. Here's what experts say.
Taxpayers saw their tax refunds shrink last year due to the expiration of pandemic benefits. But some people may get a boost in 2024.
The average tax refund is shrinking this year, while more taxpayers owe money to the IRS.
Many tax benefits instituted during the pandemic have lapsed, which means some people could see smaller refunds.
Nation's tax collector says it has improved telephone service from last year, when just 1 in 10 calls were answered.
Starting Jan. 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle.
Tax agency cautions Americans not to expect to receive refunds by specific date to pay bills or make big purchases.
With this tax season now open, taxpayers could see a repeat of last year's snarls in processing, when about 30 million taxpayers had their returns — and refunds — held up by the IRS.
With this tax season now open, taxpayers could see a repeat of last year's snarls in processing, when some 30 million taxpayers had their returns — and refunds — held up by the IRS.
The IRS already faces a huge backlog of unprocessed returns, creating challenges as the new tax season begins.
While the IRS sent out two stimulus checks and updated the Child Tax Credit this year, it's falling short of its core mission of servicing American taxpayers.
A recent report says the growing backlog of unprocessed tax returns now stands at 35 million, creating ongoing refund delays for millions of taxpayers.
Typically, the IRS sends most refunds within three weeks of taxpayers filing their return. But this year is complicated.
According to the National Taxpayer Advocate, the IRS is holding 29 million tax returns for manual processing, delaying tax refunds for many Americans.
Federal officials say he netted more than $935,000 by filing fake tax returns, now a 34-year-old Arlington man is headed to federal prison.
Tax day is Monday and if you've waited until the last minute to file local financial experts have some advice for you.
Individual tax refunds this year have been only slightly smaller than last year, but those shortfalls are adding up.
If you haven't filed a tax return for 2015, your time to claim money owed you is running out.
The IRS is sounding an alarm about a new tax scam aimed at stealing taxpayer refunds by using data compromised in tax preparers' offices.
This year's April 18 deadline to file your 2016 federal tax return is here. But before you file, check this list to ensure you don't make some common mistakes.
A beloved neighborhood institution prepares for its final service as staff and customers reflect on decades of community.
Authorities say the suspect was arrested after investigators from multiple agencies spent months tracking him across state lines.
Fans gather at the Visit Jordan Experience for food, music, and community ahead of Saturday's match.
Southfork Ranch reports a 62% jump in foot traffic, while other DFW attractions see an 8% rise in out‑of‑market visitors.
Officials say no one was hurt when the city sanitation vehicle detached from a tow truck and emergency crews responded.
A beloved neighborhood institution prepares for its final service as staff and customers reflect on decades of community.
Authorities say the suspect was arrested after investigators from multiple agencies spent months tracking him across state lines.
Fans gather at the Visit Jordan Experience for food, music, and community ahead of Saturday's match.
Southfork Ranch reports a 62% jump in foot traffic, while other DFW attractions see an 8% rise in out‑of‑market visitors.
Officials say no one was hurt when the city sanitation vehicle detached from a tow truck and emergency crews responded.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
Republican Texas Reps. Jeff Leach of Allen and Matt Shaheen of Prosper tell Jack Fink why they've changed their support from John Cornyn to Republican nominee Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate.
Former Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams (R) discusses the state of the U.S. Senate race in Texas. He told Jack Fink the race for Texas Senate "has implications across the country."
New GOP of Texas chair D'rinda Randall discusses how she intends to unite a fractured party and help get Ken Paxton elected to the U.S. Senate.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Jerry Jones has vehemently rejected calls to put up curtains during NFL games, but FIFA was taking no chances.
The Wings were looking for their first sweep of the Aces since 2018 after winning the first two, both at Dallas.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Dallas FBI says drone confiscations are ongoing; the fines are stiff, too.
Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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