Lawmakers say that more than 800,000 taxpayers could receive CP53E notices tied to the phaseout of paper checks, potentially delaying some refunds for over 10 weeks.

Taxpayers who receive these notices are being asked to take several steps within 30 days of receipt or face waiting months for paper refund checks.

Most taxpayers who file electronically can expect a refund via direct deposit within 21 days. The deadline to file taxes for the 2026 tax year is Wednesday, April 15. Have you filed your taxes yet?

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 ...

The IRS is warning that scammers may try to trick taxpayers by making false promises about eligibility for new or expanded ...

The IRS has issued its first “Get Ready” alert for the 2026 tax season, urging taxpayers to prepare early. With major changes ...

A court ruling may allow taxpayers to claim refunds on IRS late fees from pandemic-era filings, but claims must be submitted ...