Tax refunds in 2025 are about $1,000 less than in 2024. Here's why.
IRS data shows that the average refund check so far is about $2,200, or $1,000 less than a year earlier. Here's what experts say.
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How long is it taking the IRS to process refunds?
Millions of Americans wait until the last minute to file their taxes. Most will have a short wait to get their checks from the agency.
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More Americans facing tax refund "disappointment"
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IRS says time is running out to claim $1.5 billion in tax refunds
Some households could get a typical refund of almost $1,000 by filing their tax returns for 2019, tax collector says.
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The tax deadline is just one week away. Richard Rubin, U.S. tax policy reporter from The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss last-minute tips, how the IRS notifies filers of any issues and the status of the IRS' backlog.
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Scammers ramp up activity as tax deadline approaches
Amy Nofiziger, a fraud expert for AARP, says that as the deadline approaches, scammers, "know that we're stressed and that it's going to be easy manipulating us."
Last minute tips for taxpayers
With the April 18 deadline to file taxes fast approaching, the IRS is warning this year's refund check will most likely be less than previous years. David Peters, a financial advisor and CPA, joined CBS News to discuss some last minute tips for those who have yet to file.
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Want to track down your tax refund? Follow these dos and don'ts
If you're trying to figure out when your refund is landing, some steps are a giant waste of time, the IRS says.
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Refunds are met with glee each spring, but financial pros note that it represents money you've overpaid to the government.
Investment strategies for your tax refund
With the tax deadline roughly one month away, it's a good time to think about how to invest your potential tax refund. Dan Geltrude, founder of Geltrude and Co., joined CBS News to discuss investment strategies for maximizing your refund.
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