How changes to Trump’s child tax credit might affect your refund this year
Tax Breaks for Families in 2025 This tax season, families might enjoy enhanced tax breaks for their children due to a recent change in policy. Enacted in July, President Trump’s new legislation has raised the child tax credit ceiling from $2,000 to $2,200 per child starting in 2025. This amount will be adjusted for inflation […]
Update on Additional $1,000 Tax Refund for 100 Million Families in the U.S.
Updated Tax Refund Information as the IRS Deadline Approaches As the IRS deadline draws near, recent updates from the Treasury Department provide crucial insights about tax refunds. This Monday, the Treasury Department shared on X that, with the onset of tax filing season, President Trump’s tax reforms are poised to yield the largest refunds in […]
Michigan health insurance company receives backlash for delaying $800 refund for Oakland County couple
Oakland County, Michigan A couple in Oakland County discovered they had overpaid by more than $800 after Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan declined to refund the extra payments. Seeking assistance, they reached out to Local 4 to share their experience. Local 4 contacted the insurance company, which responded, stating that the issue would be […]
Find out when you’ll receive your tax refund from the IRS
Tax Filing Season Begins NEW YORK (AP) — The tax filing season has started, with the IRS estimating that about 164 million individuals will submit their returns by April 15. Last year, taxpayers received an average refund of $3,167. This year, analysts think that amount could increase by as much as $1,000 due to new […]
When you can expect your tax refund from the IRS
NEW YORK — It’s that time of year again—tax filing season has begun, and the IRS anticipates around 164 million people will file their returns by April 15. Last year, the average refund was approximately $3,167. Analysts suggest it could increase by about $1,000 this time around, thanks to updates in tax laws. In the […]
IRS encounters significant challenges this tax season, report indicates. What about my refund?
January 29, 2026, 4:32 PM ET Erin M. Collins, the National Taxpayer Advocate, highlighted possible challenges for the upcoming 2026 tax season in her annual report for 2025. This season, millions of taxpayers will notice a significant shift as the IRS moves away from issuing paper checks. As we approach the 2026 tax season, there’s […]
New tax cuts expected to increase household refunds during the largest refund season to date
Trump Administration Anticipates Record Tax Refunds for 2026 As the 2026 tax season kicks off, the Trump administration is optimistic about a significant increase in tax refunds for American taxpayers. This week, White House officials revealed that millions of families could see much larger checks this year, a change attributed to the Working Families Tax […]
IRS has to refund certain taxpayers for penalty tax relief during the pandemic, audit reveals
The IRS has some refunds owed to taxpayers who were mistakenly left out of relief programs introduced during the pandemic, according to a recent audit by a watchdog group. Over 2,100 tax returns were amended after the auditors found these individuals were eligible for around $463,000. The findings come from a report released by the […]
Tax season has started. Here’s when you can expect your refund in 2026.
2025 Tax Season Starts Soon: What to Expect Starting on Monday, January 26, Americans can file their 2025 tax returns with the IRS. But naturally, many people are more interested in the timing of their refunds. The timeline for refunds largely hinges on how taxpayers choose to file. In fact, about 93% of people opted […]
As tax season starts, a shift is approaching regarding how you get your refund.
Tax Filing Season for 2025 Opens The day to start filing your taxes for the 2025 tax year has officially arrived. As of Monday, the Internal Revenue Service announced the opening of the 2026 tax filing season. Officials are anticipating around 164 million individual tax returns will be submitted by the deadline on April 15. […]