There are three status updates which the taxpayer might see: “received return,” “refund approved,” or “refund sent.” If the refund has been sent, it could be up to 5 days before the money shows up in ...

April 15 is the drop dead date for filing a 2021 federal income tax return, if you haven't done so. The IRS says many are ...

If you're expecting an IRS refund this year on your federal income taxes, you might get an unexpected boost if your pay didn't.

Filing your return electronically is the No. 1 thing you can do to speed up the refund process. The IRS estimates that the average taxpayer will receive their refund within 21 days if they file ...

If you haven’t filed your tax return yet, you can use a tax calculator to estimate your federal refund. Gather paystubs, tax ...

Looking for your tax refund? You have to file a return first, and taxpayers have less than two months before the April 15 filing deadline. Tax deductions and credits could boost your refund when ...

Tax refunds occur when taxes paid exceed taxes owed, often leading to significant payments. The average tax refund in 2023 was $2,753, impacting personal and economic activities. Most Americans ...

Tax credits tied to children and dependents are popular, but there are many restrictions. The IRS delays refunds on some credits to thwart fraud.