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IRS’ move away from paper checks has delayed tax refunds for nearly 1.5 million Americans

Other government agencies are also moving away from paper checks. The Social Security Administration has warned claimants ...

Your tax refund could be delayed—and the IRS says you need to act fast

Filers have just 30 days to update banking info before facing longer waits. Tax refunds are typically a welcomed reprieve for ...
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Is the IRS affected by the government shutdown? What to know about your tax refund

With parts of the federal government shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement, some Americans are worried about whether the disruption could affect their 2026 tax refunds. Here's ...

Don't fall for these common tax scams in 2026, IRS warns

Every year, the IRS publishes its “ Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, highlighting the most common schemes targeting taxpayers.
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What’s Open—And What’s Not—At The IRS During The Government Shutdown

Due to the government shutdown—now in its third week—IRS operations are limited. Despite the need to prepare for the upcoming tax filing season—with new tax laws like no tax on tips in place—the IRS ...
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IRS refund: Will a partial US government shutdown delay refund to taxpayers? Here's what we know

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officially opened tax filing on Monday, Jan. 26, signaling the beginning of the 2025–2026 tax season. However, concerns over refund status increased after the US ...