The IRS cautions taxpayers not to rely on receiving a refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills.

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.

With tax season underway, here's what you need to know about tracking your tax refund and your new 2025 tax brackets.

Tax season is underway. The IRS has debuted a new online tool to help taxpayers check the status of any refund they may be entitled to.

Visit the tracker page on the IRS website and click the Check your refund button. Once directed to the Refund Status page, enter your details and click Submit. You should be directed to your refund status. Note that it takes 24 hours after you e-file your return or four weeks after you file a paper tax return for your status to appear.

Some dread doing taxes and wait until the last minute. But millions of others file early to get their tax refunds. What to expect in tax season 2025.

The IRS began processing tax returns Monday. For filers who submit their returns electronically using direct deposit, refunds are generally issued in less than 21 days. There is a caution from the tax agency, however, that urges “taxpayers not to rely on receiving refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills.

If you are eligible for a tax refund, filing earlier could mean your rebate will be paid quicker, but it’s possible your return may require additional review and take longer to process. The deadline to file your taxes this year — both federal and in North Carolina — is April 15.