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Where's My Refund?
Check the status of your 2025 federal tax refund. Updates are available within 24 hours of e-filing or 4 weeks after mailing.
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Starting a Business
Entity setup, EIN, and first-year taxes
- Apply for EIN (Employer ID)
- Choose Business Entity Type
- Estimated Tax Guide (1040-ES)
- Self-Employment Tax Calculator
- Business Tax Calendar 2026
EIN issued in under 5 minutes
Apply online — instant approval for most business types, 7 days a week.
Explore Starting a BusinessLife Change
Marriage, home, dependents & more
- Update Name After Marriage
- Claim a New Dependent
- First-Time Homebuyer Credits
- Adjust W-4 Withholding
- Child Tax Credit Estimator
Name mismatch = return rejected
Update SSA records before filing — a new last name not in IRS/SSA databases will reject your return.
Explore Life ChangeOwe a Balance
Payment plans, penalties & appeals
- Set Up Installment Agreement
- Penalty Abatement Request
- Offer in Compromise
- Currently Not Collectible Status
- Appeals Process Guide
Payment plans approved in under 5 min
Penalties and interest grow daily. Setting up a plan stops the clock on additional enforcement action.
Explore Owe a BalanceFreelance & Gig Income
Quarterly taxes, 1099s, deductions
- Quarterly Estimated Tax Dates
- 1099-NEC vs 1099-K Explained
- Home Office Deduction Guide
- Self-Employment Deductions A–Z
- SE Tax Rate Calculator
Owe $1,000+? You must pay quarterly
If you expect to owe $1,000 or more in federal income tax, quarterly payments are required — or face underpayment penalties.
Explore Freelance & Gig IncomeBy the Numbers
The 2025 filing season at a glance
$2,942
Average Refund (2025 Season)
Up 3.3% from prior year
140.6M
Returns Filed (2025)
Up 1.1% from 2024
86M
Refunds Issued (2025)
$253.1B total refunded
24 hrs
e-File Refund Tracking
Status available after e-filing
Underpayment Penalty Alert
If you expect to owe $1,000 or more in federal income tax for 2026, quarterly estimated payments are required — even if you're owed a refund at year end. Next due date: April 15, 2026.