Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 140 million people will file returns by April 15. If you file your tax return electronically, the IRS says it should take 21 days or fewer to receive your refund.

To reduce your risk of falling victim to tax scams, consider these steps: File Early: This helps prevent identity theft and fraudulent filings. Use Secure Networks: When filing online, ensure your internet connection is secure. Monitor Your Tax Accounts: Create an IRS account to track filings and refunds.

The tax filing season kicked off on Jan 27, with the Internal Revenue Service accepting returns. Taxpayers could face problems from scammers.

The IRS has officially started accepting and processing tax returns. From new tools to direct file, there are plenty of things you might want to know about to make doing your taxes a little easier this year.

Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary kicks off the 2025 tax season by answering your questions on Monday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. Eastern time.

Officials said Kentuckians can still file their individual income tax returns at any point, starting Jan. 27 through April 15, but refunds will not be processed during that two-week pause.

The IRS has touted an "enhanced" version of Direct File this year, with the service being expanded to more states as well.

Find out how the right tax relief service could benefit you today. Tax extensions: How long can you push the filing deadline? A tax extension allows you to postpone your filing de