IRS tax data: Average refunds are bigger in 2026, even as fewer people file early

However, the number of total refunds issued is down 5.1%. The IRS notes that current data does not include tax return stats ...

Free tax service for low-income residents in Joplin

VITA is a free national service that provides low to moderate-income individuals with assistance from trained preparers to ...

Kwong Case: IRS May Owe You Money — And Cut Penalties

A recent federal court ruling (Kwong) may let some taxpayers seek refunds of IRS penalties and missed refund interest, mainly ...

IRS Can Reverse “Currently Not Collectible” Status – Clear Start Tax Explains What Triggers a Return to Active Collections

“Currently Not Collectible status is more like a pause button than a resolution,” said a spokesperson for Clear Start Tax. “The IRS continues monitoring income, bank activity, and filing compliance.

Who Doesn’t Have to File Taxes This Year? Details for Retirees, Students and Gig Workers

Many teens and full-time students who work summer jobs or part-time gigs have relatively modest incomes that don’t require filing. For the 2025 tax year, the standard deduction for a single filer is ...

I.R.S. Tactics Against Meta Open a New Front in the Corporate Tax Fight

The agency is using real-world profit data to challenge how big companies value offshore intellectual property.
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IRS hobby vs business rules and tax implications

Operating a business on the side can give you valuable tax deductions as well as extra income. However, the Internal Revenue ...

2026 Tax Brackets May Push More Taxpayers Into Higher Rates, Clear Start Tax Warns

Income Increases and Outdated Withholding May Leave Filers Owing More to the IRS This Tax Season IRVINE, CALIFORNIA / ...

Your Tax Refund Will Likely Be Smaller Than Promised

Heading into tax season, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been telling Americans that they can expect significantly larger tax returns this season thanks to some recent changes to the tax code.