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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Ways to Make the Most of Your 2026 Tax Refund ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With record amounts expected to be returned to taxpayers this year, having a plan for the money in advance is key. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Beth Braverman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/njvNGZMc24LhbMMMmEkNh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Court Ruling: The IRS May Owe You a Refund for 2020–2023 Tax Penalties ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Some taxpayers may still be able to claim pandemic-era penalties and interest. But eligibility is limited and timing matters. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:07:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:10:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w5q7XpyTdXvQui3V5kQESL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Reasons Your Tax Refund Might Be Delayed and How to Fix It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Is your IRS refund taking forever? From filing errors to identity verification, here are five reasons for a tax refund delay, and what you can do today. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bj6gPbzwoDEMdKMKHhxy7G-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How New IRS Direct Deposit Rules Could Delay or Freeze Your Tax Refund ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/irs-refunds-delayed-frozen-under-new-rules</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tax refunds are about 10% larger so far this year, but many filers will have to wait longer for their money due to the IRS phasing out paper checks. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:37:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:49:24 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/httht2HziaYehst9vUHzz6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 2026 Tax Refund Delays: 5 States Where Your Money Is Stuck ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From New York to Oregon, your state income tax refund could be delayed for weeks. Here's what to know. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Z9LuSUwYuxEoE5Nap5TF9B-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tax Refund Alert: House GOP Predicts Bigger Tax Refunds in 2026 ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-refund-alert-bigger-2026-payouts</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here's how the IRS tax refund outlook for 2026 is changing and what steps you can take now to prepare. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P86N2f9tqoaGTda78KAmaU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 4 Strategies for Older Adults to Cut Property Taxes ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/real-estate/strategies-for-older-adults-to-cut-property-taxes</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Before you settle your next property tax bill, make sure you're taking full advantage of these tax breaks for older homeowners across the US. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Sandra Block) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sandra Block ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rAfumC4z4Eo4MC6Wwt5Syi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ IRS in Turmoil: GOP Budget Cuts and Staff Shake-Ups Threaten Taxpayer Services ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Republican lawmakers advance a controversial budget bill that would gut IRS funding further, risking your 2026 tax filing season. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:41:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:27:17 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S8tjnidr6bC7wVfCKD2qPJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Five Ways Trump’s 2025 Tax Bill Could Boost Your Tax Refund (or Shrink It) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The tax code is changing again, and if you’re filing for 2025, Trump’s ‘big beautiful’ bill could mean a bigger refund, a smaller one or something in between next year. Here are five ways the new law could impact your bottom line. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:57:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:57:18 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FfB7kMKnMw8bpn3qfMMeQB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ IRS Watchdog: Three Problems the IRS Must Address in 2025 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The tax season is over, but new changes to the IRS can pose risks to your taxpayer experience. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:37:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S8tjnidr6bC7wVfCKD2qPJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ask the Editor, June 27: Tax Questions on Disaster Losses, IRAs    ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on paper checks, hurricane losses, IRAs and timeshares. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:02:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[tax returns]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joy.taylor@futurenet.com (Joy Taylor) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joy Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GpDSZVzccYuQHsMLF64KdQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't Miss These Four Tax Breaks for Americans Living Abroad in 2025 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ U.S. expats can reduce their tax burden by taking advantage of a handful of tax credits and deductions. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:47:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:33:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rXbZqJh6LNXoUWaJe3YykA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Turn Your Tax Return Into an Engine for Long-Term Growth ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Rather than filing away your paperwork and forgetting about it, this CPA recommends using it as a source of insight to optimize your long-term financial strategy. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 13 May 2025 19:02:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jennifer T. Stephenson, CPA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WPCfZZrHXJfrdXBGiFwF8F-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Missed Tax Day? Nearly One Million Taxpayers Still Can File and Claim Valuable Tax Refunds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As many as one million taxpayers could be missing out on a significant tax refund. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:47:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:19:57 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ostpM7B8k3Mz6cTaXcuVni-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Would Happen if You Put Your Tax Refund in an IRA? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Not only could you get a tax break, but the compounding effect over 35 years could turn the average refund into nearly $14,000. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:00:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Romi Savova ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9XJvXvrtSu9iLpywBKj8vX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Treats to Splurge on with Your Tax Refund ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Want to use your tax refund to splurge on a little something nice this spring? Here are five treats to make the most out of that extra cash. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:46:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:17:05 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachael Green ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BVN8iNEAQRr46BBK9fsaS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Financial Fact vs Fiction: This Roth Conversion Myth Could Cost You ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ While some 'golden rules' stay in style forever, the financial landscape is constantly evolving. Here are five common myths to revisit (with more on the way). ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 09:35:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:01:53 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ scott.mcclatchey@ballastrockpw.com (Scott McClatchey, CFP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Scott McClatchey, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TjbVxmRaTyAofkPdoL3jxj-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ It may be tempting to skip filing due to the overwhelmed IRS, but doing so could have financial and legal consequences. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:17:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:48:18 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jNvqMBtn65diWHsca9HbZm-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ President Trump signed an executive order forcing the federal government to phase out paper check disbursements by the fall. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:00:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:57:43 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ostpM7B8k3Mz6cTaXcuVni-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Tax experts say Trump’s downsizing of the IRS is already causing problems. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:47:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:05:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eGMmjNydBDvfFzmHcAX2mM-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're getting a tax refund this year and want to grow it, here are the best high-yield savings accounts to make it happen. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:52:56 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 07 May 2025 14:43:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Jackson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3FhrQW7LwkpUp665Q4X5ET-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ The state passed its first tax credit to help K-12 parents recover private and homeschooling education expenses. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:57:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:10:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ydiChbvSYUQUVKLBD658oM-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Don’t be fooled into thinking you’re not getting a loan — because you really are. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:17:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:48:01 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eYykDUVB9s9tKd5VDNZmrQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ IRS Tax Refund Schedule 2026: When Will Your Refund Arrive? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here's how to check your IRS tax refund status and when you can expect your federal refund. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:18:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:04:13 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/68A4WtNyvhSwoUmpZTtJnJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Will Elon Musk's Treasury Access Delay Your 2025 Tax Refund? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Elon Musk's growing power and unprecedented access to sensitive payment systems are raising concerns about tax season impacts. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:18:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:19:33 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eHvDYDwueX9fjNMWXxcb8F-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ FSA Contribution Limits Are Higher for 2025 ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/higher-fsa-contribution-limits</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A flexible spending account allows you to build tax-free savings for certain medical expenses. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:27:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:30:53 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4sLPAQjoxyApxWJfhNPGQC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) 2025 and 2026: How Much Will You Get? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The refundable amount for workers with or without children is slightly higher this year. Here’s what you need to know. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:17:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:22:38 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zp7JuyfennQgboQnPJaKLG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Want to Turn Your Tax Bill Into a Refund? What to Do Now ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/turn-your-tax-bill-into-a-tax-refund</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A few easy steps can help you avoid writing a check to the IRS. And if your most recent refund was a whopper, you might want to consider a few adjustments. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:40:04 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Isaac Morris ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xGpQyyHs5BkVh64PojbSLZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ May 17 Was the Deadline for $1 Billion in Unclaimed IRS Tax Refunds ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/unclaimed-irs-tax-refund-deadline</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Unclaimed tax refunds from years ago were waiting for millions who might not have know it. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 14:46:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:30:55 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8Zbkzy6s9XEpoxmHZrNVVQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Seven Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/taxes/ways-to-spend-your-tax-refund</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ You may want to splurge, but using your tax refund to save for the future or pay down debt is a much better idea — even if not as fun. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2024 09:23:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:07:40 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ upnorthwriter@icloud.com (Kathryn Pomroy) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kathryn Pomroy ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YNTeDY8cXrBjWUXYEqEc2i-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why Your Tax Refund Could Be Higher This Year ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/why-your-tax-refund-could-be-higher-this-year</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The average tax refund amount is higher this year than last filing season. How does yours compare? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2024 14:01:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:36:44 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katelyn Washington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TLXNNUnA8g5AXjnt4SPTkk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Will Your IRS Refund Be Less This Year? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/will-your-tax-refund-refund-be-less</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Data show federal tax refunds are lower this year than last. Will you get less money back from the IRS this tax season? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:01:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 24 Feb 2024 19:12:25 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katelyn Washington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xAp3jx9vVpijPDkAFMLUyZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ IRS Processing Improvements Could Bring Faster Tax Refunds ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/irs-service-improvements-faster-tax-refunds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ An IRS paperless processing initiative and other service and technology improvements mean taxpayers could see faster tax refunds next year and beyond. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:34:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katelyn Washington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9ZyMoWQ8whfYpDwz3Chy5E-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ IRS Says File By April 15 for $1 Billion in Unclaimed Tax Refunds ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/irs-filing-deadline-for-billions-in-unclaimed-tax-refunds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Unclaimed tax refunds from 2021 are waiting for millions who might not know it. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:15:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:01:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qWKdYhfsqenzEuKxe89x2Q-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ IRS Says Direct Deposit Is the Best Way to Receive Your Tax Refund ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ IRS says the best way to receive your tax refund is by direct deposit. Here's how to do it. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:53:06 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ erin.bendig@futurenet.com (Erin Bendig) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Erin Bendig ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q9DQaY6XYFwzZ3bginxnwk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When Can You File Taxes in 2023?  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're an early bird when it comes to filing your tax return, there's good news from the IRS. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:12:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 19:45:28 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PHP7biN7KEiSfwdGWncXxK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Reminder: The Penalty Tax Refund Deadline Is This Week ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-refunds/605135/irs-tax-refunds-for-late-filing-penalty</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ People hit with late-filing penalties during the pandemic could be getting a tax refund from the IRS – if they act now. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:50:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Refunds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mqCg2CREGQupxbUcBrUyya-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Still Awaiting Your Federal Tax Refund? You're Not Alone ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-refunds/605047/waiting-for-tax-refund</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The IRS has a backlog of millions of unprocessed tax returns. If one of them is yours and you're owed a tax refund, you want to know when the IRS will send you your money. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:02:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joy.taylor@futurenet.com (Joy Taylor) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joy Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HKWbwmi2S7oTkiPsu7dm93-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why Your Tax Refund Could Be Bigger This Year ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-refunds/604412/why-your-tax-refund-could-be-bigger-this-year</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Expanded credits and stimulus checks are boosting some tax refunds this year. But if you get a big refund, consider investing it. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:30:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:55:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Sandra Block) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sandra Block ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4fZNvRtQ2hnfCTu7G9ZQtJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Deposit Your Tax Refund Directly Into an IRA or Other Account – It's Easy! ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-refunds/604307/deposit-tax-refund-into-ira-or-other-account</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're getting a tax refund this year, don't feel like it all has to be deposited into an ordinary bank account. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:45:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Refunds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kMV9d8P2Po8mBdkgMNUTKZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-refunds/604306/how-to-get-your-tax-refund-faster</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The IRS already has a huge tax return backlog. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to speed up your tax refund. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:30:04 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:03:50 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tXN9PMmz5PcHoc3u6rg5H7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When Can You File Your Taxes This Year? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-filing/604041/when-can-you-file-your-taxes-this-year</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're an early bird when it comes to filing your tax return, you won't have to wait much longer before the IRS will accept your return. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 18:53:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Filing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f2D5KgbKyZSQYDvzBPEwZX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-refunds/602762/money-smart-ways-to-spend-your-tax-refund</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Nearly 60% of taxpayers expect a refund this year, and many will receive a larger amount. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 08 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:33:40 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Sandra Block) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sandra Block ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TxLCSTT46tTrUky2Teb7pR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Claim Your 2018 Tax Refund Now – Or Lose It Forever ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-refunds/602557/unclaimed-tax-refunds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ There are about 1.5 million unclaimed 2018 tax refunds worth roughly $1.5 billion…but you need to act fast if any of that money is yours. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:13:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 18:35:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Cm8gk3gKnh8Sw7n4k83ZAn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-refunds/602521/tax-refund-scam-targets-college-students-and-staff</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The IRS says there's a new phishing scam aimed at people with email addresses ending in ".edu." ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Refunds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZQbsBLzLAMJCj8k6StE79L-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Where's My Refund? How to Track Your Tax Refund Status ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-refunds/602352/wheres-my-refund-how-to-track-your-tax-refund-status</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The IRS Where's My Refund tracker lets you check the status of your federal tax refund.  Here's what you need to know. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:21:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:29:43 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katelyn Washington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FMPAzpQ5hdQLfNEYTmUKPJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Millions of Americans Will Receive a Tax Refund Interest Check from the IRS ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Payments will go to people who filed their tax return by July 15 and received a refund in the past three months or are still waiting for a refund. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 16:02:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Refunds]]></category>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you’re “average,” you might get close to $3,000 from Uncle Sam this tax season. Don’t let it burn a hole in your pocket. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2020 11:26:36 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Refunds]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jpham@halberthargrove.com (Julia Pham, CFP®, AIF®, CDFA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Julia Pham, CFP®, AIF®, CDFA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jn9gzu94cSnwcSC3d7rxkU-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Although you might not be required to file a tax return, it might be wise to file one anyway. Here are a few reasons why. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2020 12:30:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 16:53:01 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GHCPSmNPz7Uf8ZzYvjcMm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Will the Government Shutdown Delay My Tax Refund? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Despite the shutdown, the IRS says it will provide refunds to taxpayers without delay. We’re not so sure. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:29:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Refunds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sWyVgQkhzEhXqDGhbjEfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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