Tax refunds are expected to be big this year. Learn what the fastest and safest way is to get yours and how to track it.

Jackie Lam is a contributor for CNET Money. A personal finance writer for over 8 years, she covers money management, insurance, investing, banking and personal stories. An AFC® accredited financial ...

Here's something you don't hear every day: Tax season might actually work in your favor this year. A major tax overhaul passed in 2025 means most Americans filing returns this year could see refund ...

IRS staffing and budget cuts could impact the 2026 tax filing season. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

With the cost of living rising, taxpayers plan to use IRS refunds to cover necessities over making leisure purchases, according to a new CNET survey. Danni Santana spent nine years as an editor and ...

Arguably, the silver lining of finally getting around to filing your taxes is a potential tax refund. But how long do you have to wait between submitting your return and receiving the money? For the ...

"Taking action before the end of this year can be a huge benefit to your financial health in 2026," said Dan Snyder, director of personal financial planning at the American Institute of CPAs, pointing ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as passed by the House and whose revised text was released Monday by Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee, includes a number of significant tax provisions for ...

Karla Dennis, EA, MST, is CFO/CEO of the award-winning tax accounting firm KDA Inc.—specializing in tax planning. Tax brackets are very important to understand. On the federal side, there are multiple ...