The IRS has special rules for those ages 65 and up, including tax credits and deductions that can shave hundreds or thousands off their tax bill. Many of these tax breaks are dependent on factors like ...

When you think about tax breaks for seniors, Social Security and retirement accounts probably come to mind first. But beyond the basics, there are a few lesser-known tax rules that can help older ...

The average tax refund is about 11.3% higher so far this season, compared with about the same period in 2025, according to IRS filing data through Tax Day. As of April 17, the average refund amount ...

Larger tax refunds in the spring put extra cash in consumer's pockets, and according to economists, gave people more cushion to keep spending.