If a tax preparer offers you a tax refund product such as a refund advance loan or anticipation check, experts advise to first read the fine print. That's because nearly 16% of American taxpayers paid ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew Roberts is a tax attorney who covers tax litigation and fraud. In a recent news release, the IRS announced that it intends ...

A court ruling could pave the way for refunds of late fees and penalties assessed during the Covid-19 pandemic. If you paid a late fee to the Internal Revenue Service during the COVID-19 pandemic, you ...

If you need money fast, a tax refund loan can feel like an easy win: file your return, get cash in a day or two and “pay it back” when your refund arrives. The trade-off is that speed can come with ...

Try to cover your holiday spending by taking out a loan against how much money you might get for your tax refund next year? Oh, it's being suggested all right. The early tax refund advance season hits ...

While shipping companies are pledging refunds for customers who directly paid tariff fees, the situation is much trickier for ...

The state Treasury Department has sent refunds to about 31,000 Luzerne County residents who were owed money after the county eliminated its $5 annual vehicle registration fee surcharge, state ...