Tax season has officially begun as of Monday and thanks to the launch of the IRS's new, free Direct File service, more taxpayers than ever may be filing their own returns this year. For the 2023 tax season,

It’s officially tax season, and Americans can start checking the status of their refunds within 24 hours after an e-filed return is received.

I t's only been a few days since the start of tax season on Monday, Jan. 27, but if you've submitted your tax return early, you may be wondering when your refund will arrive. Ther