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Lost your refund check? How to get a new one, check your tax refund status with IRS tracker
Your IRS tax refund check could be on the way. Here's how to track it online, and what to do if you lose your refund check.
IRS says time is running out to claim 2021 tax refunds
As the April 15 filing deadline looms, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that after three years, any unclaimed 2021 tax year refunds go to the U.S. Treasury.
Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns
The IRS has issued more than 29.6 million individual income tax refunds through Feb. 21, up 2.3% from a year ago.
How IRS Tax Refunds Will Be Impacted by Mass Layoffs
The layoffs, which have been directed by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire and "special government employee" Elon Musk, have sparked concerns among experts who fear that the IRS won't be able to process Americans' tax refunds as quickly as usual this year.
You don’t have to call the IRS to check your tax refund status
Millions of Americans have already filed their federal income tax returns and many are eagerly awaiting their refunds. The Internal Revenue Service is remi
IRS: Average American receiving thousands of dollars in tax refunds
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Tens of millions of Americans have already received tax refunds from the federal government, with the average return totaling more than $3,000, according to the latest Internal Revenue Service data.
IRS has issued $124B in tax refunds in 2025, up 8 percent from 2024
The IRS says it has issued $124.8 billion in refunds so far in 2025, up 8 percent from the $119 billion issued last year at this time. The total number of refunds issued, number of refunds issued through direct deposit and average refund for direct deposit are also up in 2025.
The IRS is sitting on $92 million in unclaimed California tax refunds. How to know if you qualify
The IRS is currently sitting on about $92.3 million, ready to be dispersed among 116,300 state taxpayers who have yet to file their 2021 taxes.
What are the hours at which the IRS deposits tax refunds?
If you've already filed your tax return, it's natural to wonder when you'll receive your refund. One of the most common questions is the exact time the IRS makes deposits.
Tax refunds are larger in 2025. Here's why
Through February 2025, the average tax refund was $3,182. That's a 6.3% increase from the same period in 2024.
Getting a Tax Refund? 3 Exciting Stocks to Buy With Your Refund Check.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has already processed more than 29.6 million tax refunds this year, up 2.3% from last year ...
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2025 tax season off to slow start amid federal layoffs, hiring freeze. Will refunds be affected? What to know
the Internal Revenue Service is still getting refunds out. But it could be partly due to the decrease of early filers, according to data from the agency. The IRS keeps track of how many people ...
People love the IRS’s free tax filing website. Its future is unclear.
That website is IRS Direct File, which was well reviewed but little used in its 2024 debut as a free alternative to online ...
5 Perks of Using Your Tax Refund To Pay Off Debt
Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Tax refunds aren't free money. They're reimbursements made to you by the state and federal ...