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Refunds Are Being Frozen Over Missing Bank Details — And Some Filers Won’t Get Paid for Weeks

Imagine this: you’ve filed your taxes, you’re expecting that sweet refund you’ve been dreaming about, and then… crickets. No deposit, no email, no update — just silence. It turns out that one tiny step many people skip (or mess up) — putting correct bank account details on their tax return…

The Free Financial Advisor · Mar 27

Ask the Editor, March 27: Questions on the Tax Filing Season

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the IRS and how the 2026 tax filing season is going so far.

Kiplinger · Mar 27

Refunds Are Being Delayed Over New IRS Identity Flags — Why More Returns Are Getting Pulled

The clock starts ticking the moment a tax return gets filed, and for millions of people, that ticking feels louder than ever this year. Refunds that usually show up like clockwork now stall without warning, leaving bank accounts in limbo and patience wearing thin. The culprit does not come down…

The Free Financial Advisor · Mar 25

People Are Using AI to Find Bigger Tax Refunds: Here’s What the IRS Says

Viral posts claim AI chatbots can review a filed tax return and uncover missed refund money. Here’s what the technology can realistically do and when it may make sense to file an amended return.

Kiplinger · Mar 17

7 IRS Letters Seniors Should Never Ignore This March

Tax season often brings a stack of envelopes, but when one of them comes from the IRS, it deserves your full attention. Many seniors assume...

Saving Advice · Mar 13

Ask the Editor, March 13: Questions on Medicare Premiums and IRMAA

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on monthly Medicare premiums, IRAA and tax-deductible medical expenses.

Kiplinger · Mar 13

Still waiting for your state tax refund? This is why

Wait times for federal tax returns could also be longer this season because of budget cuts

The Independent UK · Mar 9

The Most Misreported Income Types on Tax Returns, According to Tax Preparers

Tax preparers reveal the income types most often misreported on tax returns and why these mistakes can trigger audits, penalties or delayed refunds.

GOBankingRates · Mar 5

Don’t Make These 5 Common Mistakes on Your Tax Return

The IRS warns taxpayers to watch out for these common errors as they prepare to file.

Kiplinger · Mar 4

How I Managed Decluttering My Paperwork After Retiring

Or: Why you don't need to keep tax returns from your 20s and 30s.

Kiplinger · Mar 3