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Tax Refunds Up Nearly 11%, With Over 37 Million Cashing In On New Tax Breaks

March 30, 2026

About 44% of filers—around 37.5 million people—have claimed at least one of the new provisions under the One Big Beautiful Bill, including exemptions on tips and overtime pay. The average refund currently stands at $3,571, up from $3,221 in 2025.

Tax Refunds 10.2% Higher Than Last Year, With An Average Refund Of $3,800

March 16, 2026

Even though 2025 has ended, you still have time to potentially increase your refund or reduce the taxes you owe before the April 15 deadline. There are a few strategies to consider.

Don’t Like Your 2024 Tax Refund? Here’s An Easy Way To Get A Bigger One Next Year

April 1, 2024

It's fairly simple to make your tax refund bigger or smaller each year: It takes just a few minutes, once you have the paperwork in hand. The IRS even bakes the process into one simple step on its tax forms.

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IRS Says Average Tax Refund Is 11% Smaller Than Last Year – Here’s Why

April 3, 2023

The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers to brace for a smaller refund this year. The average refund check so far this year is worth $2,933 – about 11% lower compared to the $3,305 average recorded last year.

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How To Protect Your Tax Refund From Scammers, Identify Risks

March 4, 2019

How can anyone run a tax scam any more? Oh, they can. However, you can protect yourself from someone stealing your tax refund by being able to identify the scams that are out there:. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Smaller Tax Refund This Year? Here Is Why, And How To Fix It Next Time

February 18, 2019

Millions of Americans are finding their refunds are smaller this year. For the three reasons why, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

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Tax Season May Be Over, But Many Seniors Are Still Getting Hit With Surprise Bills They Didn’t See ComingJune 1, 2026 - 8:14 pm
Across the country, seniors are opening IRS notices, learning they owe additional taxes, or discovering penalties they never expected. The issue often stems from the increasingly complex nature of retirement income. Social Security benefits, pensions, retirement account withdrawals, investment earnings, and Medicare-related costs.
IRS Raises 2026 Tax Brackets And 401(k) Contribution Limits, As House Backs Taxpayer Rights BillMay 25, 2026 - 1:07 pm
For 2026, the IRS has raised federal income tax bracket thresholds and standard deductions to reflect inflation. The IRS also raised retirement contribution limits for 2026. Meanwhile, the House passed a bipartisan bill to pause refund deadlines and protect judicial review during IRS collection actions.
IRS Sending More ‘Math Error’ Letters To Taxpayers: Don’t Panic — Here’s WhyMay 18, 2026 - 9:10 pm
“Math Error Notices” are sent when the IRS believes a tax return contains a mathematical or clerical mistake. That could include simple calculation errors, missing information, incorrect tax credits, or income figures that do not match IRS records. What is changing now is the level of detail the IRS must provide.
IRS May Owe You A Refund For COVID-Era Fines. Here’s How To ApplyMay 11, 2026 - 7:41 pm
The IRS issued penalties for late tax filings, unpaid taxes, or missed estimated tax payments between January 2020 and July 11, 2023 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of taxpayers may be eligible for refunds from those fines. However, relief is not automatic for most taxpayers and a claim must be submitted for a refund or penalty abatement by July 10.
Five Things To Know About Trump’s New Retirement Plan — Including A $1,000 Government MatchMay 4, 2026 - 6:58 pm
Roughly 54 million Americans lack access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan. And for most people personal discipline is not enough to build long-term savings. An executive order from President Trump aims to change that. Here are five key takeaways.
This New Tax Plan Could Wipe Out Federal Income Taxes For MillionsApril 27, 2026 - 6:14 pm
The Working Americans’ Tax Cut Act could eliminate federal income taxes for millions and reduce them for many more. While still just a proposal, it highlights a growing push to use tax policy to address rising living costs.
Now That You’re Done With Your Taxes, Here’s What To Know For 2026April 20, 2026 - 7:28 pm
While the 2025 filing year has wrapped up for most people, recent tax law changes—some introduced last summer and others already in effect—are still shaping how you should approach the year ahead. Here are the key moves to consider for 2026.
AI Is Supercharging Tax Scams: Here’s How To Avoid Getting FooledApril 13, 2026 - 8:15 pm
Tax scams are nothing new—but AI is making them far more sophisticated. Fraud experts are urging extra caution this tax season, as scammers are now using artificial intelligence to create more convincing messages.