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The average tax refund so far in 2025 is $2,939, up just $70 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 W-4 form determines how much in taxes is withheld from your paychecks, which in turn helps you manage your tax refund, or tax bill.

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.

Without pay stubs, you still can check the math on your W-2. Here’s what you can do.

You can carry over losses on certain capital assets forever, but it’s not simple.

You can only deduct real estate losses to offset gains, but there are a couple of exceptions.

You’ll have to pay capital gains on the sale of your rental property. Here’s why.

The interest on the home you bought for your in-laws may be deductible in these cases.

While you can’t deduct your grandkids’ college costs, you can get a different tax break.

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