Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 140 million people will file returns by April 15. If you file your tax return electronically, the IRS says it should take 21 days or fewer to receive your refund.

Taxpayers can now start filing their income tax returns for 2024. The Internal Revenue Service started accepting federal individual tax year 2024 returns on Monday, Jan. 27 and has already received millions of tax returns nationwide,

Direct File allows some taxpayers to file their returns online directly with the IRS for no cost and is available to about half the country.