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Free IRS ‘Where’s My Refund' tool offers daily updates on status of 2025 tax refund
If you e-filed your return, you can expect to see status updates roughly 24 hours after submitting it. If you e-file a prior year’s return, your status will update within three-to-four days. If you submitted a paper return, it can take four weeks before your status is available.
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 Gives Tax Refund Update as Over $100B Returned
According to the latest data from the IRS, $102.253 billion has been refunded to taxpayers so far this filing season, which began on January 27. The amount taxpayers are getting has increased too. The average refund amount has increased from $3,213 in 2024 to $3,453—a boost of $240.
Your 2025 tax refund could be larger than you think, latest IRS numbers show payments are up
While refunds are up, the number of people who’ve filed already is down compared to 2024. The IRS has received 42.7 million returns in 2025, down 4.2 percent compared to this time last year. Even with the number of returns not keeping pace with 2024, the total number of refunds issued so far (29.6 million) is up 2.3 percent.
Expecting a Tax Refund? Here's Why You Should Save It, Says This Expert
In a high-yield savings account, you'll also earn interest on your tax refund, even if it's the only financial contribution you make all year. While annual percentage yields vary depending on the bank, you'll still earn more interest than with a traditional savings account that only pays pennies on your balance.
Where is my state tax refund? Here's how to check your Wisconsin state refund status
If you have already filed your federal and state tax returns, here's how you can check the status of your Wisconsin state tax refund.
When to expect your tax refund this year in Alabama
After filing tax returns, refunds may be expected within the span of a few weeks. When to expect IRS tax refunds. When tax refunds are received depends on how taxes are filed and
Where's My Tax Refund 2025? How to Track Your Money
Already submitted your tax return to the IRS? Here's how to find out when you should receive your refund money.
Scam alert: This is how thieves might try to steal your tax refund or other money
Here are several schemes and scams to watch out for this year, as well as mistakes and tricks to steer clear of as a taxpayer ...
Why haven’t I received my refund? Here’s what could be delaying your tax refund
There could be several reasons why you haven't yet received your tax refund from the IRS. Here are the most common, and how you can check the status.
Average tax refund now 7.5% higher than last year; see how much Americans are getting back
Through Feb. 21, the latest date currently available on the IRS website, the agency has issued 29,615,000 refunds, roughly ...
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Tips to make the most of your tax refund
It's tax time, which means many of you will soon be seeing tax refunds in your back accounts. Consumer Investigator Rachel ...
How much can the average tax refund earn in a CD?
The average tax refund could bring you a few thousand dollars this year. Here's how much it could earn in a CD.
Tax scam alert: How to protect yourself and your tax refund
A cybersecurity firm has shed some light on just how common tax scams have become. Kurt the CyberGuy offers his advice for how to protect your refund.
Scam alert: This is how thieves could try to steal your tax refund or other money
The IRS just released its “dirty dozen,” an annual list of the top 12 ways tax filers could get ripped off. It also lists ...