The IRS is currently dealing with a significant backlog of tax returns and related processes, a situation that has arisen in ...
The IRS is strict about getting your taxes on time. However, refunds might take a while. This year, as of August 2025, the IRS is still sending out tax refunds to millions of Americans. Most of the ...
In 2025, 86 million taxpayers received refunds from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), reflecting a modest shift in national tax return trends. The average tax refund reached $2,942, compared to ...
Starting in 2025, the IRS will no longer issue paper checks for tax refunds, signaling a significant transformation in the way Americans receive their tax returns. This decision is part of a broader ...
Federal workers are dealing with over six weeks of backlogs due to the shutdown, and warn that taxpayers expecting returns should anticipate delays ...
Don’t expect to wait by the mailbox for your tax refund check in the spring. The Department of Treasury is transitioning to fully electronic payments, a change that means tax refunds issued by the IRS ...
It's almost tax season! And the number one question we see every year is: when can I expect my tax refund? Most taxpayers receive their IRS tax refund within 21 days of filing, but actual dates vary ...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will start phasing out paper tax refund checks on Tuesday, September 30. This change stems from an executive order issued on March 25, directing the secretary of the ...
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Do Tax Refunds Ever Expire?

Per the IRS, for tax year 2020, there's over $1 billion of refund money yet to be claimed. What's more, taxpayers need to claim it before the window closes.