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The average tax refund so far in 2025 is $2,939, up just $70 from the average refund this time last year. Here’s how tax refunds work.

Wondering what your state tax rates are? Click on your state to find state income tax rates, sales tax rates and more.

The W-4 form determines how much in taxes is withheld from your paychecks, which in turn helps you manage your tax refund, or tax bill.

Hurricanes can cause immense destruction, but these tax benefits can help alleviate some of the financial costs.

If you’re self-employed, don’t forget this important tax-payment deadline coming up fast in June.

Trump has launched an all-out trade war. Here’s the latest on what’s happening with tariffs — and what it all means for your wallet.

The popular IRS Direct File program, which lets you prepare and file your return for free, will be cancelled if the Republican tax bill becomes law.

The U.S. House of Representatives approved the ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill. Here’s what’s in it, and what comes next.

The child tax credit could get boosted to $2,500 under a Republican proposal. But millions of children would be excluded.

The IRS has more than $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds for 2021. The deadline is fast approaching to claim yours.

The April 15 tax deadline is fast approaching. Here’s what you should know to file your taxes this year.

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