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Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns
The IRS has issued more than 29.6 million individual income tax refunds through Feb. 21, up 2.3% from a year ago.
IRS says time is running out to claim 2021 tax refunds
As the April 15 filing deadline looms, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that after three years, any unclaimed 2021 tax year refunds go to the U.S. Treasury.
IRS warns of $1 billion in unclaimed Tax Refunds
The IRS has issued a crucial warning to millions of Americans: act quickly or risk losing out on $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds from 2021. With the deadline fast approaching, taxpayers must take immediate steps to secure their refunds before they vanish.
IRS estimates that $1 billion left in unclaimed tax returns from 2021
The IRS estimates that taxpayers who have not filed their Form 1040, Federal Income Tax Return, for the 2021 tax year have unclaimed more than $1 billion in refunds. The agency also estimates that the median refund amount is $781 for 2021.
Did you receive a 1099-K tax form? Here's how it affects your tax return
A payment app or online marketplace is required to send you a Form 1099-K if the payments you received for goods or services total over $5,000.
Are you owed a tax refund from the IRS? Clock is ticking in Florida to claim $61 million
Nearly 70,000 people in Florida have left more than $61 million worth of unclaimed tax refunds on the table. Want your share of that money to move from the Internal Revenue Service into your bank account?
Here’s how Illinois residents can claim $44M in unclaimed tax refunds
The IRS estimates that over $1 billion in unclaimed tax return refunds are owed to over 1.1 million people, with an average of $781 per person, and that low-and-moderate income workers may be
What are the hours at which the IRS deposits tax refunds?
If you've already filed your tax return, it's natural to wonder when you'll receive your refund. One of the most common questions is the exact time the IRS makes deposits.
How To Get Extension on Your 2025 Tax Return
The traditional penalty for not filing taxes by the deadline is 5 percent of the tax due for each month the return is late.
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IRS warns of social media ‘tax advice’ that can lead to jail time, $5,000 fine
The "advice" calls for taxpayers to claim large income and withholding amounts in order to receive a larger tax refund.
It’s tax prep time. Here’s what you need to know about filing this year.
How all this will affect the processing of tax returns is a matter of speculation, but it seems very unlikely to make the ...
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IRS adds W-2 and 1095-A docs to online accounts
At the same time, the Internal Revenue Service is planning to close over 100 in-person Taxpayer Assistance Centers.