Taxes December 4, 2025
Due to a loophole in current city law, thieves who forge deeds and steal homes can request a refund of the realty transfer taxes they paid to commit their crimes.
Taxes October 28, 2025
With the Oct. 15 deadline for extension filers now in the rear-view mirror, the IRS last week released updated 2025 tax season statistics, which show a slight uptick in total tax returns received and the average tax refund amount compared to mid-October of 2024.
Taxes October 22, 2025
The tax agency provided an update Tuesday on its website about the availability of certain IRS services during the stalemate, including whether refunds will still be sent to taxpayers.
Taxes July 15, 2025
Democrats from Maryland’s congressional delegation are calling on the Internal Revenue Service to speed up tax refunds for people facing financial challenges.
Taxes April 28, 2025
In total, the agency has issued roughly $228.7 billion in refunds so far during the 2025 tax season, up 3.9% from the $220.2 billion issued at this time last year.
Taxes April 15, 2025
Through April 4—the latest date currently available—the IRS has issued 67,745,000 refunds, roughly 1.4% more than the 66,799,000 that had been issued by that time last year.
Taxes April 10, 2025
The average federal tax refund amount varies widely across states, with the highest refunds for taxpayers located in parts of the South and Mountain West, according to a new analysis from Upgraded Points.
Taxes March 31, 2025
President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week that authorizes the federal government to begin phasing out the use of paper checks and switch exclusively to electronic payments this fall, with some limited exceptions.
Taxes March 31, 2025
The IRS has sent more than 55.7 million refunds to taxpayers totaling nearly $179.5 billion thus far this tax season, an increase of 1.3% and 5.9%, respectively, from last year.
Taxes March 18, 2025
A new survey from CNET reveals that 44% of tax filers have anxieties and fears about filing their taxes, with Gen Z and millennials freaking out the most at 51% and 48%, respectively.
Taxes March 17, 2025
In total, the agency has sent out more than 43.6 million refunds to taxpayers, up 1.5% compared to March 8, 2024. The average refund amount sits at $3,324—5.7% higher than last year.
Taxes March 13, 2025
The IRS estimates that more than 1 million people across the country may have unclaimed tax refunds from tax year 2021, and they have until April 15 to submit their federal return.