The IRS is now accepting tax returns. Here's how to check your refund status, how long it takes, and why some refunds may be delayed.

The 2026 US tax season is underway, and refunds may be larger due to expanded tax breaks and unchanged paycheck withholding, with the Treasury projecting an average $1,000 increase per household.

The IRS doesn't oversee state tax refunds. Each state has its own timeline for how long it takes to process refunds. But where's my state refund?

Are we getting a fourth stimulus check 2026 from IRS? Here's when and what to know about Trump $2000 tariff dividend refund status and eligibility

The US Treasury is projecting that tax filers' refunds could be $1,000 higher on average than last year. But that is not just because of new or expanded tax breaks. Tax-filing season has officially begun and will run though April 15.

Your filing status affects everything from your tax brackets to whether you have to file at all. Here’s how the rules work.