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(NEXSTAR) – A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one less way to file in 2026. While nearly 300,000 taxpayers used IRS Direct File last year, the ...

Reports of tax scams and fraud have continued to rise in recent years, stretching systems that were built around older, fragmented reporting tools. The IRS says simplifying how tips are submitted will ...

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Tax season no longer begins in April. For scammers, it starts the moment the calendar flips to January. While you're waiting for your W-2 or 1099 to arrive, cybercriminals are already sending out ...

The average IRS tax refund is up 10.9% so far this season, compared to the same point in 2025, according to early filing data. As of Feb. 6, the average refund amount was $2,290, compared with $2,065 ...

As Presidents Day draws nearer, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has warned taxpayers of a surge in call center demand, as the week is historically one of the busiest periods of the filing season.

The good news? The average dollar amount of tax refunds issued so far is up. The rough patch? The IRS has processed far fewer returns in the first two weeks than a similar time frame a year ago. The ...

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration reports paper returns make up just 6% of filings, but drive 72% of processing costs. Funding cuts and staffing shortages are making it worse. A ...

Direct deposit refunds may be received as early as 10 business days after your e-filed return is accepted by the IRS. * Early Filing Dates: Jan. 26 is the announced date the IRS will begin accepting e ...

With bigger tax refunds expected this season, it can be tempting to file returns earlier than usual. But incomplete filings can raise flags for the IRS, delaying processing or even triggering an audit ...