"Tax return" and "tax refund" do sound similar, and you may've even heard someone say they've received their tax return from the IRS when really they're referring to their tax ref

Most filers who submit their returns digitally receive their refunds within 21 days, but paper filers will have to wait for at least four weeks for information on the status of their return, the IRS noted. You can track your refund using the Where’s My Refund tool within 24 hours of e-filing.

Taxpayers with an AGI above $84,000 can use the Free File Fillable Forms starting Jan. 27. That service is available to all taxpayers, regardless of income, place of residence or age. Click on Explore Free Guided Tax Software button. Then select the Find a Trusted Partner tool for help in finding the right product, or

New Jersey residents will have a new way to file their federal tax returns this year. The program, called IRS Direct File, was tested in 12 states during the 2023 tax filing season. It’s been added as an option for New Jersey taxpayers for the 2024 filing season, which officially starts on Jan. 27.

As the tax season approaches, it's crucial for businesses to submit wage statements and information returns to the IRS by January 31.

As tax season kicks off, the IRS has set new deadlines for filing tax returns to ensure taxpayers receive their due refunds. These deadlines, part of the Refund Statute Expiration Date (RSED), aim to uphold transparency and compliance with tax regulations.