Wondering "Where is my tax refund?" Your IRS refund status could be affected if you owe child support, student loans or taxes ...

The average refund amount in 2024 was $3,138, according to the IRS. But is paying down debt the best way to spend that money?

The IRS may seize refunds for unpaid federal or state taxes, child support, defaulted student loans, overpaid unemployment, or spousal debt. The Treasury Offset Program (TOP) manages seizures.

Presidents Day weekend is a historically busy time for tax ... can apply your refund to the account with the highest rate while paying minimums on the rest, a strategy known as the debt avalanche.

Presidents Day weekend is a historically busy time for tax ... can apply your refund to the account with the highest rate while paying minimums on the rest, a strategy known as the debt avalanche.