Tax Refunds
News, insights and expert analysis on tax refunds from the team at Kiplinger.
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New Court Ruling: The IRS May Owe You a Refund for 2020–2023 Tax PenaltiesTax Refunds Some taxpayers may still be able to claim pandemic-era penalties and interest. But eligibility is limited and timing matters.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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5 Reasons Your Tax Refund Might Be Delayed and How to Fix ItTax Refunds 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.
By Kate Schubel
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How New IRS Direct Deposit Rules Could Delay or Freeze Your Tax RefundTax Refunds 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.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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2026 Tax Refund Delays: 5 States Where Your Money Is StuckState Tax From New York to Oregon, your state income tax refund could be delayed for weeks. Here's what to know.
By Kate Schubel
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Where's My Refund? How to Track Your Tax Refund StatusTax 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 2026Tax 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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4 Strategies for Older Adults to Cut Property TaxesBefore 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 ServicesIRS 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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By Kimberly Lankford
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