Tax Refund, IRS

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.
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.
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 your 2025 tax refund? IRS layoffs could affect when you receive your refund
Recent IRS layoffs are the latest federal cuts, but will they impact when you get your tax refund? Yes, they might. Here's what we know.
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? 6 Expert-Approved Ways to Use Your IRS Money This Year
We're well into tax season and if you haven't filed your taxes or plan to soon, you might be figuring out the best way to use your tax refund. Last year, the average tax refund was $3,050, according to the IRS,
You can check the status of your IRS tax refund
Millions of Americans are eagerly awaiting their state tax refunds, but the process can vary significantly from state to state.
Tax refund payments totaling $1 billion pushed forward in Georgia House
Lawmakers in the Georgia House of Representatives pushed forward legislation to authorize a $1 billion tax refund payment to ...
Where's your refund? How to check status, and how long you'll have to wait for your money
Still waiting on your tax refund? You might have to wait a while depending on how you filed. How to check on your money from your phone.
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.
The Pros and Cons of Getting a Large Tax Refund — Is It Worth It?
A large tax refund may seem like a financial windfall, but is it the smartest way to manage your money? Find Out: 6 Reasons ...
Woman gets college tuition refund after withdrawing from classes amid cancer battle
Wallace has always dreamed of opening her own assisted-living facility, and so two years ago she applied for her master's ...
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 ...
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.
Where's my refund? Common filing mistakes that might delay when you get your refund
The IRS says there are a few reasons why your refund is taking longer to come. Here's what to know and mistakes to avoid so you get your money sooner.