IRS, tax season and Where's My 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.
Where’s my refund? Here’s how to check the status of your IRS tax refund
While the Internal Revenue Service began accepting returns in late January, it still might be too early to expect a refund in your bank account. Luckily, you can track the status of your refund through the IRS’s “Where’s My Refund” tool.
TAX SEASON | How to use the IRS 'Where's My Refund?' tool
The IRS issued a reminder this week to taxpayers that agency has a "Where's My Refund?" tool to make the tracking process easy.
Waiting for your tax refund? This IRS tool shows when your money’s coming
Tax refunds can take up to 21 days after your return is received. Track your payment with this online IRS tool.
Tax refunds won’t be given to these people: Here’s why
Tax season 2025 is in full swing, and people who filed already are now keeping an eye out for their refunds. However, there are some taxpayers who won’t be getting any money back. According to La Grada US,
Why IRS tax refunds could be more in 2025 with 140 million expected to file by April 15
A new report suggests federal income tax refunds in 2025 could be among the highest in recent years. The report released by Oxford Economics on Monday said that it would be a “favorable” season for taxpayers,
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