It's Tax Day. Here's how big the average tax refund is in 2026.
Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year due to the 2025 "big, beautiful bill," which enacted new tax deductions.
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Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year due to the 2025 "big, beautiful bill," which enacted new tax deductions.
Workers who claim the new deduction will see an average tax cut of around $1,400, although some could realize larger savings.
The GOP tax and spending bill creates a tax deduction for workers in tipped occupations. Here's what to know.
Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.
Taxpayers in Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland and Wayne counties can request more time to file their state tax returns due to severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that impacted those areas last year.
In 2023, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that increased the average refund to more than $600.
After years of abject performance, the tax agency is finally making significant strides — no, really.
Millions of Americans wait until the last minute to file their taxes. Most will have a short wait to get their checks from the agency.
The average tax refund is shrinking this year, while more taxpayers owe money to the IRS.
Americans shell out billions of dollars to prepare and file their tax returns. Here's how to do it without spending a dime.
Amy Nofiziger, a fraud expert for AARP, says that as the deadline approaches, scammers, "know that we're stressed and that it's going to be easy manipulating us."
Differences in local tax rates across the U.S. can add up for those who live in certain states.
The Michigan Department of Treasury is reminding residents that federal and state individual income tax returns are due in less than a month.
Early IRS data provides a peek at what to expect for the millions of Americans who have yet to file their taxes.
A government watchdog warns that tax pros might not do a better job than you can — and some are straight-up fraudsters.
Many tax benefits instituted during the pandemic have lapsed, which means some people could see smaller refunds.
Tax experts and the IRS itself have warned about smaller refund checks this year due to expiring pandemic aid.
Tax season has begun, and as Michiganders prepare to file their taxes this year, Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning of potential scams.
Nation's tax collector says it has improved telephone service from last year, when just 1 in 10 calls were answered.
Federal officials say the company's fraudulent tax preparation led to a combined loss to the U.S. exceeding $1.2 million for tax years 2019 and 2020.
COVID and the policies to help fight its economic implications have put the IRS far behind in its processing of tax returns.
These seven strange and arcade deductions might help you lower your tax burden this year.
The Justice Departments says the returns filed from 2008 to 2013 have cost the U.S. Treasury about $4.5 million.
The state says Tuesday that Detroit filers will be able to, for the first time, submit their returns electronically.
Snyder says the law will make it "easier for residents to file their tax returns correctly" and reduce the amount of incorrect property tax credits paid.
Global climate models are sounding the alarm for a significant shift: a new El Niño is expected to take charge by the end of the year.
Investigators said the suspect was the shooter who killed 66-year-old Sam Simko, of Commerce Township, on Jan. 13, 2025.
The design came together in the same bedroom where Max Burak's Tigers fandom began.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
Investigators said the suspect was the shooter who killed 66-year-old Sam Simko, of Commerce Township, on Jan. 13, 2025.
Global climate models are sounding the alarm for a significant shift: a new El Niño is expected to take charge by the end of the year.
The design came together in the same bedroom where Max Burak's Tigers fandom began.
Four people were rescued Tuesday from the Detroit River, after a boat capsized near the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Police departments across Southeast Michigan are alerting residents that high school students are playing water wars again as the school year ends, and some water guns look realistic from a distance.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.
The Arab American Civil Rights League says this class-action lawsuit is not just a legal action; it's about accountability and justice.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
The design came together in the same bedroom where Max Burak's Tigers fandom began.
Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray exited with an injury, but Boston held on for a win over the visiting Tigers on Patriots' Day as the Boston Marathon was happening not far from Fenway Park.
Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-round series.
The Red Sox lost to the Detroit Tigers, 6-2, on Sunday.
The Detroit Pistons have rebuilt their franchise in two years, coming back from one of the worst stretches in NBA history to earn top seeding in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
A man who was charged in connection with the 2025 fatal shooting of a Pontiac, Michigan, business owner was found guilty of murder on Tuesday.
The mayor of Woodhaven is speaking out against allegations of misconduct. Jeff Harris, the city administrator, is accusing Patricia Odette of misusing public funds, which the mayor denies.
For years, Max Burak created Detroit Tigers art simply because he loved the team. Fans at Comerica Park are now wearing those drawings.
Spring and summer tick season is upon us here in Michigan.
Four people were rescued Tuesday from the Detroit River after a boat capsized near the Gordie Howe International Bridge.