Tax season is underway and if you're looking for the fastest way to get your refund, direct deposit is the way to go. A new rule is making that mandatory. An executive order signed in March 2025 ...

As we approach the April 15 tax deadline, many filers are scrambling to complete their returns on time. The good news is that many will receive a tax refund. As of March 6, 2026, the IRS issued a ...

Some have even added tax-prep options: You can submit both federal and state returns through Cash App Taxes and get the ...

The IRS has made direct deposit the default method for issuing refunds in the 2026 filing season, with over 98% already sent electronically. Taxpayers who omit or provide invalid bank details risk ...

Tax refunds this year are expected to be larger than usual, so many Americans may be wondering how they can get their hands on theirs as quickly as possible. The fastest way by far is electronically, ...

Could a government shutdown affect tax refunds? (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) With parts of the federal government shut down after Congress failed to reach a ...

Monday marked the first day the IRS is accepting tax returns and millions will file their 2025 taxes today, but with a possible government shutdown in January 2026, and Senate vote this week, ...

For millions of Americans, refunds are the biggest payday of the year − and the fastest way to get yours might be simpler than you think. Tax refunds are expected to be huge this year, so many ...