Tax refunds may be delayed this year due to staffing cuts, rising backlogs and complex new rules created by the One Big ...

If taxpayers fail to respond within that 30-day window, the IRS will issue a paper check, but only after about six weeks from the notice date. That means taxpayers who don’t act promptly could see ...

Early filers hoping for a "very large refund" in 2026 may have to wait a little longer than they planned if they claimed ...

IRS backlogs and fewer workers mean some refunds could take weeks longer this tax season.

Here's the latest on whether the government shutdown may delay tax refunds 2026 this tax season, when you should file taxes, ...

Millions of Americans are waiting longer for their tax refunds this year — and two popular tax credits are the reason. Here’s ...

A new state law could delay refunds for Idaho taxpayers by weeks. Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 559 into law on ...

Americans who filed their taxes early this year may already see money in their accounts, but claiming two specific credits will hold up your tax refund.

The PATH Act requires the IRS to verify income and identity before a check can be issued.

If your refund is frozen, you will receive a written notice from the IRS asking for direct deposit information. You will have 30 days to respond and, if you don’t, a paper check will be issued but ...

Federal law prohibits refunds from being issued before mid-February if the filer claims either of the credits.