2026 Guide: When to Worry if Your Tax Refund Is Delayed

Here are some reasons your tax refund may take a while to receive this year – and tips for what you can do if yours is late.

Ask the tax editor, July 10: Late refunds and calling the IRS

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions from readers who are still awaiting their tax refunds and ...
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A New Confusing IRS Notice Could Mean A Long Wait For Your Tax Refund

Lawmakers say that more than 800,000 taxpayers could receive CP53E notices tied to the phaseout of paper checks, potentially delaying some refunds for over 10 weeks. Congressional Democrats are ...

Still Waiting On Your Tax Refund? The IRS Says Relief May Be Coming This Month

Some taxpayers who are still waiting for their federal tax refunds could finally receive their money this month, even though the 2025 tax filing season ended weeks ago. The Internal Revenue Service ...

IRS Refunds are still coming: When you’ll get paid in July 2026?

Tax season may feel long over for many Americans, but IRS refunds are still being sent out in July 2026. The timing depends largely on when a return was accepted, how it was filed, and whether the ...

Millions of Americans Could Be Owed Tax Refunds for COVID-Era Penalties. Here’s What to Know.

Tens of millions of U.S. taxpayers may be eligible for refunds from the IRS due to tax penalties and interest charges they were subject to during the COVID-19 pandemic. Court rulings, including Kwong ...