The 2026 tax season began on Monday, January 26, with a filing deadline of Wednesday, April 15. Most refunds are issued within 21 days for electronic filings with direct deposit, while mailed returns ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my income was below the filing threshold. But I got a part ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my income was below the filing threshold, but I got a part ...

The first week of the 2026 tax filing season shows a slower start for federal income tax returns and IRS processing, but early filers are receiving larger refunds than a year ago. IRS data from the ...

The last day you can file 2025 state and federal income tax returns is Wednesday, April 15, but you can act now to push back your tax-filing due date to the fall. if you haven't yet filed tax returns ...

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As we get closer to Tax Day, new tax filing season statistics through April 3 reveal fewer returns received and processed than last year, even as refund amounts climb higher. This voice experience is ...

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