While the Internal Revenue Service is still processing forms — and many taxpayers have still yet to file — refunds for tax year 2024 are tracking somewhat higher than they did the year prior.

IRS data shows that the average refund check so far is about $2,200, or $1,000 less than a year earlier. Here's what experts say.

With most pandemic-era policy changes in the rearview mirror, the 2025 tax season is mostly business as usual.

What are the IRS tax rates for tax year 2024? See rates for individual, joint filers These are the IRS' tax rates for its seven tax brackets for tax year 2024, per USA TODAY. These rates apply to ...

It's that time of year again. Millions of taxpayers are preparing for the 2025 tax season — that is to say, tax year 2024. Although Texas imposes no state or income tax, there are important ...

"Tax refund money is your money that you’ve allowed the government to keep all year," she said. "You really need to establish a budget and, within your budget, there should be an allocation of a ...

and you could end up paying hundreds of dollars to file your taxes this year. Free tax-prep options are available if you want to avoid heavy expenses when filing federal and state taxes.