What Is the Treasury Offset Program: Why Your Refund Was Reduced
The Treasury Offset Program reduced your IRS refund. That sentence, in some form, describes what happens to millions of Americans…
Author: Adarsha Dhakal
How to File a Tax Extension With IRS Form 4868: Complete 2026 Guide
A tax extension gives you six additional months to file your federal tax return, but it does not give you…
IRS Free File Closes April 15: Last Chance, Eligibility, and How to File Free
The IRS Free File program remains open through Tuesday, April 15, 2026 for taxpayers with adjusted gross income of $84,000 or less,…
Trump Child Accounts: 4 Million Children Enrolled, IRS Milestone, and Program Impact
The IRS confirmed in IR-2026-42 (March 31, 2026) that taxpayers have signed up more than 4 million children for Trump Accounts, with…
No Tax on Tips in 2026: How the New IRS Deduction Works for Service Workers
No tax on tips is now the law for millions of American workers. The One Big Beautiful Bill, passed by…
IRS Refunds Expiring: $1.2 Billion at Risk, 3 Days Left, and How to Claim
The IRS confirmed in IR-2026-37 (March 20, 2026) that over 1.3 million Americans have unclaimed 2022 federal tax refunds totaling approximately $1.2…
Social Security Trust Fund Could Run Out by 2032: What CBO Projects
Last UPDATEd April 11, 2026 • 6:18 AM ET The Congressional Budget Office projects the Social Security OASI trust fund…
Trump Accounts Explained: How the $1,000 Child Savings Program Works
Trump Accounts are a new type of tax-deferred savings account created specifically for children under the age of 18. Established…
IRS Refund Averages Hit $3,571 in 2026: Why Refunds Are $350 Bigger, Data, and Trends
The IRS reports the average refund has reached $3,571 as of March 20, up 10.9% from $3,221 at the same point in…
How to Check Your IRS Refund Status: Where’s My Refund and Transcript Guide
Last UPDATEd April 10, 2026 • 3:35 AM ET As of the most recent IRS filing season update (IR-2026-43), over…