Filing your taxes could help you reach your goal of homeownership if you're expecting a refund. As of March 7, 2025, the average federal tax refund ... or to make a big dent in a $7,500 down ...

The average tax refund is over $3,300 this year, according to the IRS—but financial experts say that means you are giving the government a free short-term loan.

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger told CBS Mornings big refunds are often a result of people giving up too much from ...

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Many Americans are seeing bigger tax refunds this year. There are a couple of reasons for that. Here's what to know.

So, just how long will you need to wait to see that tax refund? Days, weeks — or months? Tax season jitters escalate the closer we get to spring, and this year some people are even more on edge.

Getting a tax refund can feel like a financial relief. Maybe it's the windfall you've been waiting for since the holidays to pay down credit card debt or inch toward a savings goal. But if your ...

Tax filing season is underway and the IRS has already begun issuing tax refunds. In fact, the Internal Revenue Service ...

Instead of getting one big check, you could see that money spread out throughout the year to help cover monthly expenses Jasmine Johnson is an Accredited Financial Counselor and Accountant.

Millions of Americans have filed their federal tax returns, and many already received their refund. While the Internal Revenue Service is still processing forms — and many taxpayers have still ...

CBS News Philadelphia is in your corner with tips to file your taxes. Reporter Josh Sidorowicz spoke to some experts who ...

Tax refunds are coming in smaller this year, and the drop may be due to certain family tax credits haven’t been delivered yet. The IRS reported that the average refund amount via direct deposit ...