The best free tax software of 2026

Americans pay an average of about $290 to file their tax return each year, according to the National Taxpayers Union. There's ...

The I.R.S. Is Phasing Out Paper Checks. Here’s How to Speed Your Refund.

President Trump has directed that most federal payments be issued electronically, including tax refunds. Last year nearly 10 ...
MLive

Average tax refund continues to be up double digits so far in 2026

WASHINGTON -- Americans continue to see larger refunds compared to 2025 according to the latest data released by the Internal Revenue Service. For the week ending Feb. 27, the average refund was ...
Charlotte Observer

When will you receive your tax refund? What to know in NC this tax season

Tax season is well underway and refunds are going out, but some filers in North Carolina may still be waiting for their money. Even though millions of taxpayers file early each year hoping to get ...
Chicago Tribune

Sara Albrecht: Refund the tariffs the right way — not with political math

When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the administration’s tariffs were unlawful, it resolved a constitutional question. What it did not resolve is how to unwind the economic damage. Gov. JB Pritzker ...
The New York Times

Consumers Paid Tariffs on Overseas Items. Now They Want a Refund.

The Trump administration has yet to announce a process to return fees paid by companies and shoppers for tariffs now deemed illegal. By Peter Eavis Dr. Andrew Angel, a physician from Cambridge, Mass., ...
AOL

Can You Still Get Your Tax Refund as a Paper Check?

In an increasingly digital world, there’s something reassuring about getting a paper tax refund check. It feels tangible and final in a way that digital balances sometimes do not. For people without ...
AZ Central

Where’s my refund? How to track your tax refund and when it’ll arrive

Electronically filed returns with direct deposit typically result in refunds within three weeks. The IRS "Where's My Refund" tool allows taxpayers to check the status of their refund. The deadline to ...
AOL

I Asked ChatGPT Which Common Errors Can Delay Your Tax Refund — Here’s What It Said

Tax season can be stressful, and some may worry about making mistakes on their taxes. GOBankingRates asked ChatGPT which common errors can delay your tax refund. Note that you should always consult ...
Reuters

FedEx sues US for refund on Trump's emergency tariffs

LOS ANGELES, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Global transportation company FedEx (FDX.N), opens new tab on Monday filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking a refund for President Donald ...
Wall Street Journal

A Government Tariff Refund Bait and Switch

Hoping for a tariff refund? Don’t hold your breath. Winning at the Supreme Court was the easy part. To understand what comes next, consider how the government survived the legal skirmishes that led to ...
app.com

What is the tax refund schedule, and when will I get my refund?

Filed your 2025 income tax returns? Then you're likely looking for your tax refund. The IRS processed more than 20 million tax returns so far during the 2026 tax season according to the service's most ...