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Will IRS Budget Cuts Disrupt Tax Season? What You Need to Know

The 2026 tax season could be an unprecedented one for the IRS. Here’s how you can be proactive to keep up with the status of your return.

Kiplinger · Jan 27

What Happens If You File Your Taxes in January Instead of April? Here’s What Accountants Say

Filing your taxes early can speed up refunds and reduce stress, but mistakes, missing forms or changing tax rules may affect your return, accountants warn.

GOBankingRates · Jan 27

The Jan 27 “Tax Kickoff”: 5 Changes to the EITC That Could Boost Your Refund This Year

Tax season officially opened yesterday, January 26, but for millions of working Americans, the real headline isn’t the date—it is the quiet expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Often called the “working family’s bonus,” the EITC has been adjusted for inflation and tweaked by the recent tax overhaul.…

Budget and the Bees · Jan 27

Where's My Refund? IRS Opens 2026 Tax Season — Here's When Refunds Should Arrive

The IRS has opened the 2026 tax season, with most refunds issued within 21 days, though some credits and filing methods can cause delays for taxpayers.

International Business Times UK · Jan 27

Tax refund loan: What it is and how to get one

Only work with established tax professionals and lenders who have come recommended, one expert warns

The Independent UK · Jan 26

5 Insurance Letters Seniors Should Read Immediately

For most retirees, the daily mail is a nuisance. Between the endless solicitations for hearing aids and the aggressive “Urgent” postcards from Medicare brokers, it...

Saving Advice · Jan 26

The $3,000 Retirement Mistake Millions Make Each Year (And How to Avoid It)

A little oversight or automation can keep money in your pocket.

Kiplinger · Jan 26

How to get your tax refund fast, according to experts

‘Taxpayers should carefully check their return, even if prepared by a professional, for simple mistakes,’ one expert said

The Independent UK · Jan 26

US Treasury Department ends contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak

The U.S. Treasury Department has cut contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax information about wealthy individuals, including Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Larger tax refunds predicted for millions as new IRS rules come into effect

Big changes this year include new deduction for seniors

The Independent UK · Jan 26