These tax scams promise big tax refunds to those who claim oddball credits. IRS warns that inaccurate claims trigger delays of legitimate refunds.

The first week of the 2026 tax filing season shows a slower start for federal income tax returns and IRS processing, but early filers are receiving larger refunds than a year ago. IRS data from the ...

Tax filers received more than $32 billion in refunds this year through Feb. 13. That's up 8.3% from a similar time frame a year ago. A few factors could be coming into play for early filers who still ...

According to the IRS, direct deposit refunds can be received as early as 10 business days. But if a tax return includes an Earned Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit, a refund may be delayed until ...