Many taxpayers file their federal tax returns and then eagerly anticipate details about their refund. The best way to check the status of a refund is through the Where’s My Refund? tool, the IRS2Go app, or by signing in to the taxpayer’s IRS Online Account.­ But many people mistakenly think there are better ways to get their refund status. Here are some of the myths about tax refunds. Myth: Calling the IRS, a […]

IR-2025-30, March 10, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers who have yet to prepare and file their tax returns to consider taking advantage of the many free options available – including Direct File, a free, fast and easy way to file directly with the IRS, now available in 25 states. In addition to Direct File, IRS Free File also offers free tax preparation software through its partners […]

Taxpayers can avoid mistakes and receive a timely refund by preparing to file their tax return ahead of time. Here are a few things taxpayers can do to get ready: Gather records: Good recordkeeping makes preparing a tax return easier. Organized tax records can help taxpayers find overlooked deductions and credits. Start with IRS.gov: IRS.gov is available 24/7, and it’s the fastest way to get help. Millions of people use IRS.gov to […]