Tax returns received and processed remain slightly below last year’s pace, even as the average refund climbs to $3,804.

A House vote today, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to end the government shutdown 2026 comes amid the 2026 tax season as millions of Americans wait tax refunds, but will the government shutdown affect tax ...

Your tax return could trigger an IRS audit if you're missing key tax forms, experts say. Here's a checklist of forms and when to expect them.

Taxpayers are advised to file electronically and as early as possible to minimize potential disruptions. If a shutdown occurs, it could lead to reduced IRS staff and potential delays in processing tax ...

The partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government is likely to continue as Democrats and Republicans clash on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). On Saturday, senators agreed ...

The Internal Revenue Service is facing challenges in its ability to smoothly handle the 2026 tax-filing season amid deep staff cuts, missed hiring goals and a tax code stuffed with new rules. That’s ...

With parts of the federal government shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement, some Americans are worried about whether the disruption could affect their 2026 tax refunds. Here's ...

A partial government shutdown lasting less than four days ended after Trump signed a $1.2 trillion funding package. The IRS confirmed its staff worked during the brief shutdown, using supplemental ...

The IRS confirmed its staff worked during the brief shutdown, using supplemental funding from the Inflation Reduction Act. The new funding package provides the IRS with a total annual budget of $11.2 ...

Today is Presidents Day. The annual commemoration is set aside to honor George Washington, the first president of the United States. Washington's birthday falls on Feb. 22, but it's always observed on ...

(Gray News) - The Internal Revenue Service is operating normally during the partial government shutdown, at least for now. The IRS said its nearly 75,000 employees will continue working through ...

As the IRS moves toward digital-only payments under a Trump-era executive order, taxpayers should expect changes in how refunds are issued and payments are made. Super Bowl LX kicks off this weekend, ...