IRS Refund Delays in 2026: Why Millions Are Still Waiting for Their Tax Refunds

The IRS flagged and rejected 18 million Form 1040 returns in fiscal year 2024 alone, according to CBS News, citing a Taxpayer ...

Why your tax refund was higher and next year's refund will be smaller

Larger tax refunds in the spring put extra cash in consumer's pockets, and according to economists, gave people more cushion ...

IRS did better than expected on refunds despite job cuts: Watchdog

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) performed “better than expected” on issuing refunds to taxpayers this year, the agency’s independent watchdog said Wednesday. A report to Congress from Erin Collins, ...

Identity theft victims face 'unconscionable' IRS delays, advocate says

IRS identity theft victims wait nearly two years for refunds as DOGE cuts deepen a 500,000-case backlog the National Taxpayer ...
USA Today

Why your tax refund is still late — and how to track it

The IRS processed over 130 million federal income tax returns as of mid-April, according to the revenue department's latest available tax-filing data. But what if you filed your tax return weeks ago ...
Investopedia

IRS is Phasing Out Paper Checks: Update Your Tax Return with Bank Details to Avoid Refund Delays

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. Getty The IRS is moving away from ...

When an IRS Tax Relief Lawyer Becomes Necessary After an Amended Return

There is a particular kind of tax anxiety that begins after a person has already tried to do the responsible thing. A return ...