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It happens more often than you might think. Life gets busy, finances get complicated and suddenly, a year (or more) goes by without filing your tax return. Whatever the reason, though having unfiled ...

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Workers who are paid low wages − and in many cases are trying to raise children on overstretched paychecks − can qualify for a financial boost by claiming the earned income tax credit on their tax ...

The average federal income tax refund was $2,065 through Feb. 7. The IRS has received fewer returns in the first two weeks of the 2025 season than it received a year ago. Tax season continued its ...