New changes to the adoption tax credit under the One Big Beautiful Bill mean more families will now be eligible to claim it. Part of the credit is now refundable, which means families can take home some extra money even if they don't owe any taxes. While there are different rules, the credit may apply to [...]
This article was published by the IRS. 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 [...]
This article was published by the IRS. As millions of people file their 2024 tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers to use the Where’s My Refund? tool on IRS.gov to confirm receipt of their return and track a refund. Taxpayers who file electronically can typically use the Where’s My Refund? tool to check [...]
The IRS conducts audits by mail to verify a taxpayer's eligibility for child-based refundable credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit. Typically the IRS holds the refund until the audit is complete. For Earned Income Tax Credit audits, you'll usually need to provide documentation verifying your relationship to the children claimed and that they lived [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Once people complete and file their tax return, many of them eagerly await any refund they may be owed. Knowing fact from fiction can help manage expectations as they wait for their money. Myth: Calling the IRS, a tax software provider, or a tax professional will provide a more [...]
