IRS, Child Tax Credit

No, Trump's IRS Hiring Freeze Won't Delay Your Tax Refund -- but Not Doing This Could
The recently ordered hiring freeze at the IRS might have you worried about what will happen to your tax return. This filing method will speed up the process.
IRS says claiming the Child Tax Credit or EITC could delay your tax refund payment
While the IRS says most refunds will be sent within 21 days of receiving a tax return, that’s not the case for those who claim the Additional Child Tax Credit or the Earned Income Tax Credit. That’s because the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act forbids the IRS from issuing refunds before mid-February to anyone who claimed either of those credits.
Claimed Child Tax Credit when filing taxes? Here’s the soonest you can expect your refund
A taxpayer who submits an electronic return with the direct deposit can expect to receive their money within 21 days.
Tax season 2025: Claiming a Child Tax Credit? Here’s how long it’ll take to get your refund
If you're claiming a Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Tax Credit on your 2024 tax returns, you may get your refund later in the season than other filers — even if you filed first. Here's why.
Child Tax Credit: What to expect for your 2024 tax refund
As tax season kicks off, understanding the nuances of the child tax credit can help you better manage your expectations for your refund.
Fact Check: Trump did not announce new tax law on child support
U.S. President Donald Trump has not laid out a new law banning parents who receive child support payments from claiming child ...
IRS Tax Filing Season Opens: What You Need To Know
Taxpayers will have until April 15 in most states to file and pay their federal tax returns as the IRS is accepting returns ...
Tax help is easier than ever to find online. Should you file them yourself or pay a pro?
Each year, people wonder if they should do their own taxes or enlist a professional. We'll help you decide what to do for tax ...
1099-K tax form new to you this year? What it means when filing for 2024
Taxpayers will receive a 1099-K from payment card companies, payment apps and online marketplaces when transactions during ...
NJ files lawsuit seeking to stymie Hochul’s NYC driving tax after asking Trump for help
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced he filed a lawsuit to halt congestion pricing in neighboring New York, expressing ...
Tax season has opened: Here are key things to know before you file your taxes
The 2025 tax season opened for individual filers on Jan. 27. Here are some key things to know before filing your return.
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Filing a Tax Return for a Dead Person? Here's Everything You Should Know
A deceased person's final tax return must still be filed for all the income they made in the year prior to their passing, and ...
How to choose the best tax software for you in 2025
Benefits of using tax software “One huge benefit of tax software programs is the ease of compiling information," Irwin said. ...
Tax season is here. How to avoid scams and how the IRS is making filing easier
The tax filing season kicked off on Jan 27, with the Internal Revenue Service accepting returns. Taxpayers could face ...
Trump's 2025 Tax Plans: Experts Weigh in on What Could Happen
In Trump’s plan, income earners would also gain the tax-free benefit, a change that could destabilize the Social Security ...
Inheritance tax makes farmer want early death - MP
The plans involve a new 20% tax on farms being passed on in wills. UK ministers say that is half the normal inheritance tax ...