With the 2026 tax season officially underway, millions of taxpayers have started filing their returns. For some, the process can be stressful, while others are eager to find out when their refunds ...

The average tax refund is 10.6% higher so far this season, compared to about the same period in 2025, according to IRS filing data. As of Mar. 6, the average refund amount for individual filers was $3 ...

We all dread tax season. The paperwork. The deadlines. The math. Scammers, on the other hand, treat it like a holiday. Every year, criminals use stolen Social Security numbers and personal information ...