Free-to-play isn’t an experiment anymore; it’s the economic engine powering most major multiplayer games in 2026. As AAA budgets climb past $200 million and premium launches grow increasingly volatile ...

The "K-shaped" economy is hitting U.S. consumers in unexpected ways, including their tax refunds. Higher-income Americans are set to reap bigger benefits in their tax refunds than other households, ...

The IRS began accepting 2026 tax forms on Monday, Jan. 26, and filers expecting a refund may already be wondering how long it will take to see that money in their bank account. Depending on how you ...

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(NEXSTAR) – After months of Trump administration officials forecasting “very large refunds” in the 2026 filing season, early taxpayers may be wondering when that money will hit their accounts. The ...

Tax refunds are expected to be huge this year, so many Americans may want to know the fastest way to get their hands on theirs is by free, electronic direct deposit. Nine out of 10 taxpayers already ...

Tax season is here, and the Internal Revenue Service is now processing 2025 tax returns. The first date of tax filing season was Jan. 26, and taxpayers have until April 15 to submit their returns and ...

(NEXSTAR) – Tax season is in full swing, and with the chance at “very large” refunds, you may feel inclined to file as quickly as possible. A small mistake, however, may slow down how quickly that ...

As the IRS moves toward digital-only payments under a Trump-era executive order, taxpayers should expect changes in how refunds are issued and payments are made. Here’s what’s changing. The IRS is ...

Tax season 2026 is open, and if you've already filed your state and federal tax returns, you're probably already tracking the status of your refund — and President Donald Trump said you can expect the ...

With the 2026 tax season officially underway, millions of taxpayers have started filing their returns. For some, the process can be stressful, while others are eager to find out when their refunds ...

The 2026 tax season began on Monday, January 26, with a filing deadline of Wednesday, April 15. Most refunds are issued within 21 days for electronic filings with direct deposit, while mailed returns ...