Early IRS data shows fewer tax returns processed and few refunds issued through Feb. 6, but the average refund amount is up.

A combination of staffing reductions and big retroactive changes in tax law creates challenges for taxpayers and the IRS ...

When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of US households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The landscape for the 2026 tax season has its fair share of potential potholes ahead. But most taxpayers will most likely see ...

Returns claiming EITC/ACTC: By law, the IRS must hold refunds for those claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and ...

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins speaking at an AICPA tax conference in Washington, D.C. National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins warned in her annual report to Congress that this tax season is ...

The 2026 tax season can be summed up in two words: Complexity and cash. Many can expect bigger refunds, but detailed rules ...

The Alvin. L. Storrs Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic at Michigan State University has 11 law students working to resolve cases. At least half of the cases at the tax clinic involve challenges that tax ...

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins detailed potential trouble spots for 2026 tax filing season in her 2025 Annual Report to Congress. Millions of taxpayers will be hit by a big change as the ...