IRS, Direct File and tax returns

When should I expect my IRS tax refund? Here's how long it should take and how to track it
If you mail in a paper return, the refund should be issued within roughly six to eight weeks of the date the IRS receives the filing, again assuming it's accurate and complete. Once you file your taxes, you can track your refund on the IRS website.
How to file your taxes for free with IRS Direct File
Expanded into 25 states for 2025, IRS Direct File allows eligible taxpayers to submit federal returns free of charge.
Tax season is officially open. The IRS has new ways to file for free.
The tax season is officially open. Monday, Jan. 27 is the first day you can file your returns. They may not be due until April 15, but getting a head start will get you a quicker refund. Or give you more time to save if you owe the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) some cash.
Tax Season 2025 Is Here: Key IRS Changes to Know Before You File
Tax deductions, tax credit amounts, and some tax laws have changed since you filed your last federal income tax return.
IRS expands free tax filing program to 13 states
The IRS has broadened its free Direct File tax program to 13 additional states, including Alaska, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. Initially launched last year, the program offers step-by-step filing assistance and live support in English and Spanish, covering credits like Earned Income, Child Tax, and Retirement Savings Contribution.
When does tax filing season start? Here's when the IRS will start processing returns
Here's a look at key dates in the tax filing season, including deadlines to file, when to request extensions and how long until you get your refund.
Tax filing season kicks off. Here's what to know.
Tax filing season kicked off on Monday as the U.S. Internal Revenue Service began accepting completed tax forms. Americans can file anytime before April 15. The IRS said earlier this month that it expects more than 140 million individual tax returns to be filed by that deadline.
Tax season begins today. Here’s how to file taxes online and make it as painless as possible
It’s official, the IRS begins accepting 2024 tax filings today. Over 200 million returns will soon start trickling in—and this year, there are more tools than ever available to help you file your taxes online.

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What happens if you owe the IRS but can't pay?
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I’m an Accountant: Here Are My Predictions for Your Tax Refund in 2025
Roughly 105 million Americans received tax refunds in 2024, with the average tax refund amount at $3,138, according to IRS ...