Oregon starts sending tax refunds and ‘kicker’ payments to electronic filers; those submitting paper returns will have to wait until April.

Oregon Department of Revenue Begins Tax Refunds for 2025 The Oregon Department of Revenue has shared that over 500,000 e-filed tax returns have already been processed, and refunds for the 2025 tax year are now being mailed out. Most taxpayers can expect their refunds within two weeks of filing. That said, some returns might need […]
Tax season begins today: Important information for Nevada filers

Tax Season Begins and Its Unique Implications for Nevada Residents Today marks the start of tax season, and it’s a bit distinct for those living in Nevada compared to many other states. With the absence of a state income tax, Nevadans only need to file a federal return. However, there’s a degree of uncertainty this […]
Early filers can start submitting their taxes on January 26 this year.

IRS Tax Filing Season Begins Washington, D.C. — January 26 marks the start of the 2026 tax filing season, during which the IRS will begin to accept and process tax returns for the year 2025. Taxpayers should be mindful that the deadline to file is April 15 to steer clear of any penalties or interest. […]
Important updates for tax filers: Here’s what you should understand

Recent changes to tax procedures, prompted by provisions within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, are encouraging local residents to rethink their tax strategies. The IRS has communicated that there will be no modifications to individual information returns or withholding tables for the 2025 tax year as part of this gradual rollout. However, they’re currently […]
IRS reveals major updates for tax filers because of the significant new legislation.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act removes certain tips from taxation and exempts overtime pay, but when you file your taxes in 2026, you’ll need to follow the revised IRS guidelines. The IRS has indicated that they will provide new guidance and updated forms for the 2026 tax year regarding how overtime pay should be […]
As the IRS targets wealthy Americans for audits, here are red flags for everyday filers – CNBC

Photo: Rafa Elias | Moment | Getty Images The I.R.S. Still in the works The plan would avoid increased audits for taxpayers making less than $400,000, but experts say certain details on tax returns could draw scrutiny regardless of income level. Last week, the Treasury Department's Office of the Inspector General for Taxation (TIGTA) announced […]
IRS' Direct File pilot ends 2024 tax season with 140,000 filers – USA TODAY

More than 140,000 taxpayers in 12 states filed their taxes for free this year using the IRS’ Direct File pilot program, but whether that counts as success depends on who you ask. . During the final week of tax season, which ended April 15, the IRS announced it was processing more than 5,000 received returns […]
H&R Block’s Tax Day Outage Frustrates Last-Minute Filers

Kudlow’s panelists Steve Moore, Kevin Hassett and Steve Forbes react to the president’s planned significant tax increases. H&R Block said it experienced a technology outage on Monday that temporarily prevented thousands of last-minute taxpayers from filing their returns. Some people who purchased H&R Block software and downloaded it to their computers were unable to file […]
AI to help tax filers with Microsoft, H&R Block partnership

Barrons Roundtable panelists discuss the impact of AI at Microsoft as the two tech giants go head-to-head for the title of the world’s most valuable company. Microsoft and H&R Block are partnering to deliver generative services. Artificial intelligence (AI) It helps taxpayers simplify their own tax filing process. H&R Block is AI tax assist The […]