"When you owe the government money, they’re not very happy. And you probably owe the government money with pulling out from ...

“One of the immediate consequences of not paying your taxes on time is the accumulation of interest and penalties. The IRS ...

If you owe the IRS and can’t pay, you’re not alone — but you should act now before the problem gets worse. IRS data show that ...

Nearly two-thirds (63%) of Americans with an overdue tax bill owe the IRS at least $10,000, according to a 2026 survey by ...

The IRS has processed most tax returns, but more than a million may still be waiting on refunds. Here’s why delays happen and ...

The Internal Revenue Service incorrectly labeled some taxpayers as hostages when providing tax relief, or failed to remove a special indicator for them after they were released from captivity, ...

The IRS publishes an annual "Dirty Dozen" list to warn taxpayers about common scams like phishing and ghost tax preparers. Scammers often use personal information found on data broker websites to make ...

Tax Refund 2026: The average U.S. tax refund in 2026 has climbed to $3,742, more than 10% higher than last year, according to early Internal Revenue Service filing season data. While a larger refund ...

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That timeline makes mid-May filers the group most likely to be watching for payments during the May 18 to May 24 window. According to The College Investor’s estimated 2026 IRS t ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. The IRS has always taken payroll taxes very seriously. A past ...