Tax refunds could be $1,000 higher this season, the White House said this week. But the average depends on your situation, experts say.

The IRS is now instructing most Americans to add direct deposit information to receive their refunds.

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Some have even added tax-prep options: You can submit both federal and state returns through Cash App Taxes and get the refund deposited into your CashApp account. It doesn't cover every tax situation, but you can itemize deductions and list self-employment income, as well as income from stocks and cryptocurrency.

The Trump administration has ushered in a wave of tax changes which will cause significant updates to what Americans owe.

President Donald Trump suggested this tax season could be the "largest refund season ever" with money from tariffs. But here's what experts think.

Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15. If you file electronically, the IRS says it should take 21 days or less to receive your refund.

Tax season kicked off last week, which means some Americans could see their refunds in just a few weeks.

If filers receive a refund that is more or less than you anticipated, state officials say they will mail you a letter. Taxpayers can expect to get their federal tax refunds within 21 days of electronically filing, according to USAGov. Tax refunds for paper returns will take longer.

Many of the IRS's major functions, including application processing and refunds, could be affected by the shutdown.