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Every year as tax season approaches, millions of Americans find themselves in a familiar predicament: They're simply not ready to file by the deadline. Whether it's missing tax documents, complex ...

The IRS will begin processing tax returns by around the end of January, but you can file even sooner to ensure your refund check is among the first to get processed by the Internal Revenue Service.

The last day to file your taxes is fast approaching. As such, you may find yourself curious as to if you’re eligible for a tax extension and how you would go about obtaining one. A January news ...

If you file your tax return electronically, the IRS says it should take 21 days or less to receive your refund. If you choose to receive your refund with direct deposit, it should take even less time.