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We all have to pay taxes. And while filing your tax return may not be your favorite thing to do, for many, there's a silver lining: tax refunds. Most people have their taxes withheld automatically from their paychecks. But if you're self-employed, you should pay estimated taxes throughout the year. Either way, if you paid…

Congress on Thursday voted to give itself till mid March to approve a $1.66 trillion federal spending deal, deciding to push back two budget deadlines again before funding runs out.  This story is part of Taxes 2024, CNET's coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return…

You've filed your taxes and now you're waiting on your refund to arrive. The IRS has already issued more than 7.4 million refunds this year, and if you're owed a refund, the IRS is anticipating you'll receive it within 21 days -- if you're getting it via direct deposit. This story is part of Taxes 2024,…

You may already know you're getting a refund this tax season, and if so, you've likely started getting all your tax documents organized for when you're ready to file. But the IRS has a few tips to follow to make sure you get your tax refund money back as quickly as possible. This story is part of Taxes 2024, CNET's…

If you're planning to file your tax return soon and want your refund money as soon as possible, make sure you file electronically and set up direct deposit. It's a simple way to access your IRS money a few days or weeks sooner than if you depend on the mail to submit your taxes and receive your refund.  CNETThere's also another way…

If you haven't yet filed your tax return with the IRS but want your refund money as quickly as possible, make sure you file electronically and set up direct deposit. It's a simple way to access your IRS money a few days or weeks sooner than if you depend on the mail to submit your taxes and receive your refund.  CNETThere's…

Does the IRS owe you money that is about to disappear? If you didn't file a tax return in 2021 because you forgot, or thought you didn't earn enough to bother with the stress of filing, the IRS could be holding some money for you. But not for long. This story is part of Taxes…

It's tax season, and if you've already filed your return with the IRS, your refund money could be coming your way soon. If you want that money to arrive really soon, make sure you file electronically and set up direct deposit. It's a simple way to access your IRS money a few days or weeks sooner than if you…

Now that tax season has arrived, you may be ready to start filing your tax return. If you want to get your tax refund as quickly as possible, we recommend setting up direct deposit instead of waiting for a paper check in the mail. It only takes a few extra minutes to add your banking details while…

Tax season is starting tomorrow, Jan. 29, you may be submitting your tax return tomorrow. If you want to get your tax refund as quickly as possible, we recommend setting up direct deposit instead of waiting for a paper check in the mail. It only takes a few extra minutes to add your banking details while…