Tax season is officially underway. Here’s what you need to know about filing your return and tracking your refund from the IRS.

If you receive a tax refund of over $1,000, you might have paid too much in taxes throughout the year to the government. With inflation still too high and many of us living paycheck-to-paycheck or leaning on credit to get by, that tax refund might have been more helpful throughout the year.

Filers with Adjusted Gross Income, known as AGI, of less than $84,000 can use IRS Free File to complete returns at no charge. Free File offers tax preparation software from eight companies and gives free online access to preparation and filing software.

Already submitted your tax return to the IRS? Here's how to find out when your refund will arrive in your bank account.

It depends on how you file your taxes and how you choose to receive your refund. If you file electronically and your return is accurate and complete, the IRS says it should take less than three weeks to receive your refund and even less time if you choose direct deposit.

Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 140 million people will file returns by April 15. The agency has also debuted a new online tool to help taxpayers check the status of any refund they may be entitled to.

The 2025 tax season is underway, and millions of Americans are eager to file their returns and receive their refunds. With the deadline set for April 15, understanding the refund process and how to expedite it is crucial.