Tax Refunds
News, insights and expert analysis on tax refunds from the team at Kiplinger.
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Where's My Refund? How to Track Your Tax Refund Status
Tax Refunds The IRS Where's My Refund tracker lets you check the status of your federal tax refund. Here's what you need to know.
By Katelyn Washington
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Tax Refund Alert: House GOP Predicts Bigger Tax Refunds in 2026
Tax Refunds Here's how the IRS tax refund outlook for 2026 is changing and what steps you can take now to prepare.
By Kate Schubel
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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) 2025 and 2026: How Much Will You Get?
Tax Credits The refundable amount for workers with or without children is slightly higher this year. Here’s what you need to know.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule: When Will Your Refund Arrive?
Tax Refunds Your IRS tax refund may arrive sooner than you think. Here’s a schedule for when you can expect your check or direct deposit.
By Kate Schubel
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4 Strategies for Older Adults to Cut Property Taxes
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.
By Sandra Block
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IRS in Turmoil: GOP Budget Cuts and Staff Shake-Ups Threaten Taxpayer Services
IRS Republican lawmakers advance a controversial budget bill that would gut IRS funding further, risking your 2026 tax filing season.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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How to Guard Against the New Generation of Fraud and Identity Theft
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By Kimberly Lankford
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Five Ways Trump’s 2025 Tax Bill Could Boost Your Tax Refund (or Shrink It)
Tax Refunds 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.
By Kate Schubel
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IRS Watchdog: Three Problems the IRS Must Address in 2025
IRS The tax season is over, but new changes to the IRS can pose risks to your taxpayer experience.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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