US EditionLarger tax refunds predicted for millions as new IRS rules come into effect
Average federal tax refunds are projected to increase by $1,000 or more this season due to new provisions including higher deductions and expanded credits.
- On Jan. 26, the Internal Revenue Service began accepting 2025 tax-year returns for the 2026 filing season, moving toward the April 15 deadline.
- Under Executive Order 14247, the Internal Revenue Service began phasing out paper tax refund checks on Sept. 30, 2025, allowing limited exceptions for extreme hardships.
- The IRS offers tools such as IRS Free File, IRS2Go, Where's My Refund? and VITA/TCE programs, providing projected deposit dates for early EITC/ACTC filers by Feb. 21, 2026.
- With roughly 164 million filers expected, the IRS warns some returns may require extra review, and taxpayers without bank accounts could face delays despite mobile app and prepaid debit card options.
- Taxpayers can start filing now to get refunds sooner and may file an extension by April 15 to push their deadline to Oct. 15 without penalties.
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Here's when you'll get your tax refund from the IRS
Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15. If you file electronically, the IRS says it should take 21 days or less to receive your refund.
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