It's almost tax season! And the number one question we see every year is: when can I expect my tax refund? Most taxpayers receive their IRS tax refund within 21 days of filing, but actual dates vary depending on when your return is accepted,

Standard deduction: This is the set amount that taxpayers can deduct from their taxable income. The standard deduction for the 2025 tax year will rise by $750 — to $15,750 — for single filers or married people filing separately. It’ll increase by $1,500 for married couples filing jointly, to $31,500.

The 2026 tax season will soon be underway and some Americans could be receiving heftier tax returns this year.

Tax season ends on April 15, which is the deadline to file taxes or an extension. “The IRS encourages people to file their tax returns electronically and choose direct deposit for more secure and faster refunds,” the agency wrote on its website .

Tax filers should expect to receive their refunds in June. Returns are distributed via direct deposit or by mail depending on the manner you filed the tax return. Americans can check the status of their return on the IRS website. Americans are expecting to ...

Key Points ・If you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), your refund will be held until at least February 15, 2026 due to the PATH Act. ・Tax season is set to open on January 26,