Where's my tax refund? More Americans are counting on them in 2026.

Nearly half of American taxpayers are counting on an IRS refund to help with bills and debts in 2026. Here's how to get yours.

AI tools like Gemini and Copilot can't do your tax return for you – but they might be able to help

AI can be a starting point for tax prep but can also put your refund at risk, says Mike Valenti, tax director at Bryn Mawr ...

Trump issues tax refund update to millions of Americans: 2026 checks will be 'substantially' bigger than before. Should you spend or save it?

"Don't spend all of this money in one place!" ...

The I.R.S. Is Phasing Out Paper Checks. Here’s How to Speed Your Refund.

President Trump has directed that most federal payments be issued electronically, including tax refunds. Last year nearly 10 ...

Filing For A Tax Return Extension? Don’t Make This Common Mistake

Applying for a six-month extension is easy, but IRS rules still require you to make a proper estimate of the taxes you owe. A ...

Watching Your Wallet: Using tax returns to help pay bills

From paying your mortgage and utility bills to covering the costs of transportation and food, inflation is leaving little to ...
AOL

14 Tax Forms You Must Understand Before Filing a Return

Preparing for tax season can be overwhelming. However, understanding the key forms you'll encounter can help avoid tax debt and get ahead financially. Whether you're a seasoned filer or handling taxes ...
Forbes

Do You Need To File A 2025 Tax Return? And If Not, Should You Anyway?

Tax season opened this year on January 26, 2026, and the IRS expects to process more than 164 million individual tax returns for the 2025 tax year. But not everyone is rushing to file, and not ...

What Are Individual Tax Returns, and How Do They Work?

An individual tax return is a government form that reports all income for the previous year and any taxes due on it.