IRS, tax and refund

Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns
The IRS has issued more than 29.6 million individual income tax refunds through Feb. 21, up 2.3% from a year ago.
Tax refunds are larger in 2025. Here's why
Through February 2025, the average tax refund was $3,182. That's a 6.3% increase from the same period in 2024.
When will I receive my 2025 Tax Refund? IRS cuts may cause delays
With staffing cuts at the IRS, many taxpayers are concerned about delays in receiving their refunds. Here are some things you can do to avoid a delay.
Does The IRS Have Your Money? There’s More Than $1 Billion In Unclaimed Refunds For Tax Year 2021
The IRS estimates that more than 1.1 million taxpayers might have qualified for a refund in 2021 but did not file a federal income tax return to claim it.
5 ways to get your tax refund faster
CNBC Select explains how filing digitally and arranging for direct deposit can speed up your refund by a matter of weeks.
Here's the average tax refund for 2025 filers so far, according to IRS
The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year, going from $3,213 in 2024 to $3,453 so far in 2025. The average direct deposit refund was also up by 7.1% from last year – at an average of $3,505. The IRS began accepting tax returns on January 27, 2025.
Getting a tax refund? Here are the best ways to use it.
Many Americans are in line to receive a refund from the IRS this tax season. Here are the best ways to put that money to use.
Americans' tax refunds larger than last year so far: IRS
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released data showing that the average tax refund check sent to taxpayers was larger than last year during the first month of tax filing season.
5 Ways To Invest Your Tax Refund and Multiply Its Value
The average tax refund was $3,050 last year, per IRS data. Whether you receive more or less, try to resist the temptation to spend it. Learn More: 6 Reasons Your Tax Refund Will Be Higher in 2025
Time is running out for taxpayers to claim $1B in refunds from 2021
The IRS is warning that $1 billion in unclaimed 2021 tax refunds remain because about 1 million taxpayers haven't filed tax return for that tax year as an April 15 deadline looms.
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File Your Tax Return for Free: What to Know About the IRS Free File Program and Its Limitations
With the 2025 tax season underway, the IRS Free File partnership could be just what you need to get your taxes done with ease ...
Map Reveals Where Americans Are Owed $1 Billion in Unclaimed Tax Refunds
Taxpayers have just over a month to claim refunds and credits before they are gone forever, the IRS is warning.
Your tax refund just arrived? Here’s how to turn that one-time check into lasting financial growth
Your tax refund isn't free money — it's your own cash returning to you. Learn how to leverage it for long-term financial ...
Are you owed a tax refund from the IRS? Clock is ticking in Florida to claim $61 million
The median potential refund nationwide is $781 for 2021. Florida, with 69,800 individuals who did not file, is just below the ...
Over 1 month to until tax deadline; how to make tax refund work for you
The tax deadline is more than one month away. The IRS said over 53 million people have already filed their tax returns.
A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway
The fate of the IRS Direct File program remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their ...
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Get Your 2025 Tax Refund Up to 5 Days Sooner. Here's How
Venmo, Cash App and PayPal -- can help you process your tax refund and provide your money days earlier than traditional ...