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An IRS watchdog says customer service issues are worsening at the tax-return-processing agency. A new report from the National Taxpayer Advocate says taxpayers are experiencing longer wait times on the phone, there’s an even bigger backlog of paper returns than there was a year ago, and delays in processing paper returns have been running six months to one year. The...

It’s been more than a month since 2022 Tax Day passed. Have you received your Illinois tax refund yet?

It’s a day likely on the minds of many, and one that can bring anxiety: This year’s federal tax filing deadline lands on Monday, April 18.

April 15 is a day that many Americans dread, as it represents the traditional deadline day for individuals to file their state and federal income tax returns.

Is your 2020 tax return still pending? There’s a special step to follow when electronically filing your 2021 return, the IRS says.

There are four weeks until the federal tax deadline, which is April 18 for most Americans. Here’s what to know if you haven’t filed.

The IRS has issued more than 45 million refunds worth almost $152 billion, as of March 11. Here’s the average payment.

IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig told House lawmakers he expects the backlog of tens of millions of unprocessed tax returns to clear by the end of 2022.

So far, the average tax refund is $3,401, nearly 14% higher than last year, according to the IRS.

A group of bipartisan lawmakers is pressing the IRS for answers regarding “numerous” concerns amid a challenging tax season.

There’s been a wave of state-level tax cuts spurred by budget surpluses, and more may be coming, policy experts say. Here’s what taxpayers need to know.

The IRS plans to hire 10,000 workers to help tackle a massive backlog of over 20 million unprocessed returns.

Research finds free tax return filing programs may be the answer to ensuring those who are eligible receive the government money due them.

The IRS has sent nearly 30 million refunds worth more than $103.2 billion, as of Feb. 25. Here’s the average payment.

The IRS has established a Taxpayer Experience Office as part of a long-term plan to improve customer service. Here’s what to expect.

If you’re confusing the single and head of household filing statuses, you may be leaving tax breaks on the table. Here’s what to know for your 2021 return.

“Do not do this on your own,” said Adam Markowitz, an enrolled agent and vice president at Howard L Markowitz PA, CPA in Leesburg, Florida.

The IRS has issued over 22 million tax refunds worth more than $78 billion, as of Feb. 18. Here’s the average payment.

Here’s what you need to know about this year’s complicated tax season to file your return correctly.

The child tax credit supported work and entrepreneurship among parents, a study by the Social Policy Institute at Washington University in St. Louis found.