Will IRS refunds be bigger in 2026? See how to track your tax return

Track your 2026 IRS tax refund, see when refunds arrive and get the latest on possible $2,000 stimulus checks and tax ...

What qualifies as a hardship with the IRS?

Struggling to pay your tax bill? The IRS has programs that may help, but you'll need to prove that you qualify.
USA Today

Would a government shutdown impact tax returns? What to know.

If tax season wasn't already unpleasant enough, the 2026 tax cycle could soon be bogged down by a looming government shutdown. The Internal Revenue Service officially began accepting tax returns on ...

Where is my tax refund? What to know after end of government shutdown

Returns claiming EITC/ACTC: By law, the IRS must hold refunds for those claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and ...

Where’s my money? Here’s when tax refunds could hit your account

Select direct deposit as your refund method and provide your account number and routing number. Taxpayers interested in ...
Commercial Appeal

Will the government shutdown again? How it could impact your tax return

A looming partial government shutdown could delay tax refunds for many Americans. Senate Democrats are threatening to reject a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security. During a previous ...
Newsweek

IRS Gives Update on Tax Refunds Amid Partial Government Shutdown

The partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government is likely to continue as Democrats and Republicans clash on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). On Saturday, senators agreed ...

Tax relief vs. tax rebate: What’s the difference and how each works

Tax relief and tax rebates are often confused. Learn how they differ, who qualifies and what each option can — and can’t — do for your taxes.
NorthJersey.com

Where's my refund? Will a government shutdown affect tax refunds 2026?

Monday marked the first day the IRS is accepting tax returns and millions will file their 2025 taxes today, but with a possible government shutdown in January 2026, and Senate vote this week, ...
The Greenville News

Will my tax return be affected by 2026 government shutdown?

Taxpayers are advised to file electronically and as early as possible to minimize potential disruptions. If a shutdown occurs, it could lead to reduced IRS staff and potential delays in processing tax ...
Detroit Free Press

Federal government could shut down. How it affects your tax refund

If tax season wasn't already unpleasant enough, the 2026 tax cycle could get bogged down by a looming government shutdown. The Internal Revenue Service officially began accepting tax returns on Monday ...
The Hill

IRS funding could lapse Saturday. What does that mean for taxpayers?

(NEXSTAR) – Just days after the start of the 2026 tax filing season, a looming government shutdown could disrupt IRS funding starting this Saturday. Should Congress fail to pass the currently-proposed ...