Officials also say that artificial intelligence has likely contributed to the increased volume of fraud attempts.

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 ...

IRS statistics through February 13, 2026, reveal fewer returns have been filed and processed compared to 2025. Still, refund checks are higher, and there’s a sharp spike in visits to the IRS website.

So you heard a piece of tax advice from a friend or on social media that sounds interesting. Should you try it? A certified public accountant explains how to vet the claim — and avoid getting scammed.

NEW YORK — Tax season is underway and you have until April 15 to file your return with the IRS. If you want to avoid the stress of the looming deadline, start getting organized as soon as possible.

More than 1,000 people rallied at the New York State Capitol Wednesday, calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul and leaders of state government to raise taxes on the rich to fund New York City Mayor Zohran ...

The IRS issued $136.597 billion in refunds by the end of February. Here's how to check your tax refund status and what to ...

Millions of taxpayers expecting a federal income tax refund are getting an IRS notice instead of cash due to new rules.

The result: a flood of fake IRS messages, identity theft schemes, and impersonation attempts that arrive right when you’re most distracted. Incogni gives you the power to do something about it, and ...

(NEXSTAR) — You have a chance at a “very large” tax refund – early data shows the average is up nearly 11% over last year – but making any number of small errors could delay your payout. The IRS has ...