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The average tax refund so far in 2025 is $3,221, up $140 from the average refund this time last year. Here’s how tax refunds work.

Wondering what your state tax rates are? Click on your state to find state income tax rates, sales tax rates and more.

The steps you need to follow to fill out your W-4 form. The W-4 determines how much in taxes is withheld from your paychecks.

Trump’s plan to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits would help current beneficiaries, but future recipients may be hurt by the move.

Here are key things to know about inherited annuities and how to calculate taxes.

These four year-end tax strategies can help trim your taxes for 2024 and beyond.

Trump’s tax and tariff plans could mean lower taxes for some Americans and higher costs for others.

If Congress does nothing next year, taxes could increase for millions of Americans.

Insolvency is a difficult financial situation, but it doesn’t have to last forever.

How much do Americans depend on their tax refunds? A lot, according to a new Bankrate survey.

Many Americans haven’t noticed a pay hike on the heels of tax reform, Bankrate’s survey finds.

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