As tax season kicks off, millions of Americans are preparing to file their returns before the April 15 deadline. Understanding the IRS tax refund schedule and utilizing available tools can help taxpayers track their refunds efficiently.

A tax refund is a reimbursement to taxpayers who have overpaid their income taxes, and so the government sends the money back. If taxpayers receive a large refund, they may well b

IRS tax refund may arrive sooner than you think. Here’s a schedule for when you can expect your check or direct deposit.

The IRS started accepting 2024 tax returns on Jan. 27, and on Friday the agency posted the statistics so far from tax season 2025. This year's numbers show that the agency has already processed more than 23 million returns and issued more than 8 million tax refunds.

The IRS began processing tax returns on Jan. 27 and says the number of returns are down compared to this time last year, but average refund amounts are up.