With tax season underway, here's what you need to know about tracking your tax refund and your new 2025 tax brackets.

(NEXSTAR) — While tax season can feel daunting, the paperwork can be worth it if you’re getting a refund. Waiting for your refund, however, can feel taxing. The tax filing season officially began on Jan. 27. Shortly after the season opened, 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.

If you procrastinate filing your tax return, there may be a real incentive to knock it out early. The IRS says most refunds are issued in 21 days, but there are guidelines for making it happen quickly.

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.

The IRS began processing tax returns Monday. For filers who submit their returns electronically using direct deposit, refunds are generally issued in less than 21 days. There is a caution from the tax agency, however, that urges “taxpayers not to rely on receiving refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills.

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