Tax Day 2026: White House official stats
The White House offers official Tax Day 2026 stats, saying more than 53 million filers have submitted documents to the IRS, with nearly 45 million claiming a tax cut at an average of around $800 for each – in part calling it a “great day for the American people.”
The White House offers official Tax Day 2026 stats, saying more than 53 million filers have submitted documents to the IRS, with nearly 45 million claiming a tax cut at an average of around $800 for each – in part calling it a “great day for the American people.”
White House calls 2026 tax season ‘fantastic’
As Americans ready their tax preparations on April 15, also known as Tax Day each year, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent described what the White House is calling a “fantastic” tax season for the IRS, while touting “record refunds” in the process.
As Americans ready their tax preparations on April 15, also known as Tax Day each year, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent described what the White House is calling a “fantastic” tax season for the IRS, while touting “record refunds” in the process.
White House claims largest ever tax refunds in history
On the eve of tax deadlines across the U.S., White House officials touted the benefits of “Trump tax cuts” saying that “the Trump administration has offered more, and larger refunds than in any year of the history of our country.”
On the eve of tax deadlines across the U.S., White House officials touted the benefits of “Trump tax cuts” saying that “the Trump administration has offered more, and larger refunds than in any year of the history of our country.”
IRS: Tax refunds are up this year; here's how much
Tax refunds are surging above past averages. Here's what to know.
Tax refunds are surging above past averages. Here's what to know.
5 common mistakes that could be costing American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year
Tax season is closing soon, and here are 5 common mistakes that could be costing American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year.
Tax season is closing soon, and here are 5 common mistakes that could be costing American taxpayers thousands of dollars every year.
Social Security Administration issues major scam warning for retirees. What to know
The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.
The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.
Credit card interest rate cap could reduce access for over 100 million Americans, analysis finds
A new analysis finds that a 10% credit card interest rate cap would shrink access to credit, affecting well over 100 million American cardholders in the process.
A new analysis finds that a 10% credit card interest rate cap would shrink access to credit, affecting well over 100 million American cardholders in the process.
Retirement 'magic number' jumps as Americans grow anxious about their financial futures
Roughly 46% of Americans say they don't expect to be financially prepared when they stop working, a study found.
Roughly 46% of Americans say they don't expect to be financially prepared when they stop working, a study found.
Americans carry $1.79M in lifetime debt as US total hits record $18.4 trillion, analysis finds
Americans are carrying record levels of debt, with total U.S. consumer debt reaching more than $18 trillion.
Americans are carrying record levels of debt, with total U.S. consumer debt reaching more than $18 trillion.
Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Proposal would limit Social Security benefits to $100K a year for wealthy couples
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
These US cities have the highest debt delinquency rates in 2026, new data shows
A WalletHub analysis of Q4 2025 data across the 100 largest U.S. cities finds that debt delinquency varies significantly by location, highlighting where financial strain is most severe.
A WalletHub analysis of Q4 2025 data across the 100 largest U.S. cities finds that debt delinquency varies significantly by location, highlighting where financial strain is most severe.
The $10,000 car loan tax deduction: Here's who qualifies and how to claim it
The IRS has released guidance on a new deduction that allows eligible taxpayers to write off up to $10,000 in auto loan interest per year.
The IRS has released guidance on a new deduction that allows eligible taxpayers to write off up to $10,000 in auto loan interest per year.
Tax scams on the rise in 2026: What you need to know
The Internal Revenue Service released its 2026 Dirty Dozen list of tax scams, warning taxpayers about schemes that threaten personal and financial information.
The Internal Revenue Service released its 2026 Dirty Dozen list of tax scams, warning taxpayers about schemes that threaten personal and financial information.
US stocks drop after Iran conflict begins
The U.S. stock market is experiencing wide-ranging swings since the U.S. began its conflict with Iran. FOX 9’s All Day is joined by Jason Brown of the Brown Report to discuss the latest, and what investors could expect next.
The U.S. stock market is experiencing wide-ranging swings since the U.S. began its conflict with Iran. FOX 9’s All Day is joined by Jason Brown of the Brown Report to discuss the latest, and what investors could expect next.
Americans tap retirement funds at record rates as mounting financial stress takes toll
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
Minnesota’s gas prices continue to rise
Minnesotans are beginning to feel the impact of the ongoing conflict with Iran in their wallets as gas prices continue to rise into the second week of military operations in the region.
Minnesotans are beginning to feel the impact of the ongoing conflict with Iran in their wallets as gas prices continue to rise into the second week of military operations in the region.
Minnesota gas prices surge 39 cents as Iran conflict continues
Gas prices are on the rise in Minnesota, with the state being in the top 10 of the largest increases in the country.
Gas prices are on the rise in Minnesota, with the state being in the top 10 of the largest increases in the country.
Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
The typical American worker has just $955 saved for retirement, study shows
The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.
The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.