Medicare Advantage plans will no longer cover funeral costs in 2026 as part of a federal effort to focus spending on direct ...

The IRS is warning that scammers may try to trick taxpayers by making false promises about eligibility for new or expanded ...

Other government agencies are also moving away from paper checks. The Social Security Administration has warned claimants ...

With the April 15, 2026 tax deadline near, learn how to track your refund, understand eligibility, and avoid common delays ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If tax season wasn't already unpleasant enough, the 2026 tax cycle could soon be bogged down by a looming government shutdown. The ...

With parts of the federal government shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement, some Americans are worried about whether the disruption could affect their 2026 tax refunds. Here's ...

Some taxpayers have also complained about filing delays. For most taxpayers, the fastest way to receive a refund is still to ...

Due to the government shutdown—now in its third week—IRS operations are limited. Despite the need to prepare for the upcoming tax filing season—with new tax laws like no tax on tips in place—the IRS ...

A House vote today, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to end the government shutdown 2026 comes amid the 2026 tax season as millions of Americans wait tax refunds, but will the government shutdown affect tax ...