Here's how the IRS tax refund outlook for 2026 is changing and what steps you can take now to prepare.

Annual gross income Think of this as your salary, or the sum of your wages and tips, plus any income from interest, dividends, alimony, retirement distributions, unemployment compensation and Social ...

Early IRS data shows fewer tax returns processed and few refunds issued through Feb. 6, but the average refund amount is up.

Federal tax refunds often represent a family's single largest check of the year, and next year's refunds could be even bigger, with the average payment set to increase by about $1,000 per filer, ...

Many Americans could see heftier tax refunds next year when they file their 2025 tax returns, largely due to new provisions enacted through the Republicans' "one big, beautiful bill" act that are ...

Estimate how much you may owe or get back in April using our free income tax calculator. Enter your income, age and filing status to get started. Annual gross income Think of this as your salary, or ...