When are tariff stimulus checks coming? How to check IRS refund status

Filing taxes in 2026 and wondering about the $2000 Trump stimulus check status this year? Here's what to know and how to ...

IRS could hold your refund for weeks. Here’s why and how to avoid it

WASHINGTON — A new rule from the Internal Revenue Service could make some people wait weeks before they get their tax refund this year. The rule focuses on how refunds are paid. Starting in 2026, the ...

Nationwide IRS notice: How a new $10K tax deduction could lower your 2026 tax bill

This new deduction applies to 2025 through 2028 federal income tax returns. To qualify for the deduction, the interest must be paid on a loan used to purchase a passenger vehicle for personal use that ...
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Senators demand to know the IRS’ path forward following the end of Direct File

The IRS ended the online, direct-to-government filing program last fall and is doubling down on the free tax filing options ...

The IRS Is Still Drowning In Paper And It’s Costing Taxpayers Millions

A TIGTA report reveals paper returns make up just 6% of filings, but drive 72% of processing costs. Funding cuts and staffing ...

Is the IRS Open on Presidents Day? Details on 2026 Hours

Since the IRS is a government agency, offices will be closed on Presidents Day and federal workers have the day off.

IRS says operations will continue as normal despite partial government shutdown

The IRS processed more than 160 million individual income tax returns in 2025 and are expecting a similar amount this year.