ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW | | | | Daniel de Visé | Personal Finance Reporter
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Hello, happy Sunday, and welcome to a special Tax Season edition of The Daily Money. Between now and Tax Day, we'll steer you to some of our most popular topics and stories about returns, refunds and the IRS. |
Today's topic is refunds. Hey: Who doesn't love a tax refund? |
Refunds by paper check are taking longer |
Next, here's a story from Susan Tompor about potential delays taxpayers may face if they're expecting a refund to arrive in the mail, as the IRS attempts to phase out paper checks. From now on, the tax agency aims to send all refunds straight to bank accounts. |
Does the IRS owe you a tax refund from COVID days? |
Here's a story from Medora Lee about a possible refund from the COVID-19 pandemic era. Tax attorneys say some taxpayers may be due a refund if they paid penalties and interest on late tax filings in the pandemic years. It's complicated: You'd best read her story. |
Some state refunds may be delayed |
Finally, here's another Medora Lee story about potential delays in tax refunds from some states in 2026. The reason: President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill rolled out a host of new tax breaks, and some states are struggling to keep up. |
Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA TODAY. The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news. Subscribe here. | | The average 2026 tax refund is up 10.2% from last year, rising $351 so far, but still trails the White House's $1,000 projection. Here's why. | | Taxpayers who receive these notices are being asked to take several steps within 30 days of receipt or face waiting months for paper refund checks. | | | | Millions of taxpayers may be owed an IRS refund for penalties or interest charged during COVID. You'll have to act quickly if you're one of them. | | | | Tax refunds could be delayed for Americans in Idaho, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, and DC. Here's why. | | | | Millions of taxpayers are using a new IRS form to claim deductions for tips, overtime, car loan interest and seniors. What is Schedule 1-A? | | | | The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about phony tips, tax credits and other viral advice that will trigger trouble with your return. | | | | The 2026 tax season is underway, but will the government shutdown lead to tax return delays? What to know. | | | | Taxes are due by April 15, 2026, which falls on a Wednesday. If you don't expect to file by then, you can request a six-month extension. | | | | An IRS installment agreement lets you pay tax debt over time. Learn the types of payment plans, eligibility requirements, costs and how to apply. | | | | Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | |
