Delays in Tax Refunds: States Struggle with New Tax Changes and Processing Times

Especially if you live in these states.

New Trump Tax Perks and Other Issues Are Slowing State Refunds in 5 Places — Here’s How To Prevent Delays

If you are worried about delays, here are three things you can do to prevent them, based on a GOBankingRates analysis of ...

New IRS Rule Created Under the Trump Administration Could Delay Tax Refunds for Millions of Americans by Weeks During Peak Filing Season

You could see a tax refund take weeks longer than usual this filing season because a Trump-era rule shifts how the IRS issues ...

Tax refunds are bigger but some early filers must wait to get them

Early tax filers are seeing larger refunds this year, but some may face delays. Find out what to expect from the IRS.

IRS Filing Season Still Trails 2025, But Refunds Are Up More Than 10%

Tax returns received and processed remain slightly below last year’s pace, even as the average refund climbs to $3,804.
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Tax refund timing in 2026: What filers should know

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has commenced processing tax returns for the 2026 filing season as of January 26. This marks the beginning of a crucial period for taxpayers eager to receive their ...

Early filers are seeing a 10.2% hike in the average income tax refund

The average 2026 tax refund is up $351 to $3,804, but falls short so far of the White House's $1,000 projection.