The latest IRS tax season filing statistics suggest filing is picking up, but still trails behind 2025 levels. Refunds are higher but not as high as some taxpayers hoped.

A government shutdown can create uncertainty, especially if you filed a tax extension for tax year 2024. If you’re wondering how it might impact your tax return, here are the answers you need. File by ...

In the midst of tax season, with the April 15 deadline quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about scammers out to rip you off. Scams tend to spike during tax filing ...

With parts of the federal government shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement, some Americans are worried about whether the disruption could affect their 2026 tax refunds. Here's ...

Due to the government shutdown—now in its third week—IRS operations are limited. Despite the need to prepare for the upcoming tax filing season—with new tax laws like no tax on tips in place—the IRS ...

A House vote today, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to end the government shutdown 2026 comes amid the 2026 tax season as millions of Americans wait tax refunds, but will the government shutdown affect tax ...

The IRS will not immediately be impacted by the partial government shutdown that began on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Congressional leaders failed to agree on funding legislation necessary for the U.S.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As tax season begins, a partial government shutdown is looming, which could delay when taxpayers receive their returns. The ...

The IRS tax season is here, and so is the uncertainty around refunds. This comes as Washington is edging closer to a potential government shutdown, one that could disrupt IRS operations just as ...