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. […]
This year’s tax refund might be larger due to recent changes.

IRS Announces Start of 2026 Tax Filing Season The Internal Revenue Service has designated Monday, January 26, as the kickoff for the 2026 tax filing season. They’re advising taxpayers to look into a number of new tax law changes that might impact their federal tax obligations and potential deductions. IRS Acting Commissioner Scott Bessent mentioned […]
Missouri fast-food employee receives threats over refund issue

Death Threats at Missouri Fast-Food Restaurant A fast-food restaurant in Missouri recently faced a serious situation when an employee received death threats from a customer, as reported by the restaurant’s manager. This incident occurred on January 7 at Paul’s Drive-In in Kansas City. During a routine refund process, the customer became abusive, escalating to explicit […]
Oregon warns taxpayers: Avoid this or you might delay your kicker refund by an additional 2 months.

Oregon Taxpayer Alert on Kicker Refunds Oregon officials are notifying taxpayers who file paper income tax returns about a potential two-month delay in their state kicker refunds. Many individual taxpayers might see refunds amounting to hundreds of dollars, but these will only be issued once they’ve filed their returns. On a different note, the Oregon […]
Is your tax refund going to be a disaster? Expert predicts what to anticipate.

Large Tax Refunds Expected, But Individual Results May Vary ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Recently, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been reminding the public about the potential for “very large refunds” this year, thanks to the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act that was passed on July 4. This legislation brings several federal tax exemptions, including those […]
What you need to know to increase your tax refund in 2026 with new IRS rules

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Donald Trump in July, is poised to offer taxpayers more substantial refunds during the 2025 tax season. According to the Tax Foundation, an independent think tank based in Washington, D.C., average taxpayers may see refunds increase by $300 to $1,000 when they file taxes in early […]
Refund scammers tricking Doordash with unrealistic AI-generated food images

Artificial Intelligence Fuels Food Delivery Scams There’s an unexpected twist in the food delivery world: scammers are now using artificial intelligence to manipulate their orders. This isn’t just about your typical hacks; we’re talking about AI-generated tactics that make it look like meals are undercooked or even contaminated with insects—all so they can snag free […]
Refund policy for merging banks: Who is prioritized?

Bangladesh Bank Introduces New Resolution Scheme Today, Bangladesh Bank (BB) announced a detailed resolution scheme aimed at determining how deposits from five merging Sharia-based banks will be handled, including who will have priority access to those funds and the timeline for refunds. This new framework will also impact the employees of the merging banks, potentially […]