Will Your Federal Tax Refund Be Delayed if the Government Shuts Down This Month?

Congress on Thursday voted to give itself till mid March to approve a $1.66 trillion federal spending deal, deciding to push back two budget deadlines again before funding runs out.  This story is part of Taxes 2024, CNET’s coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return … Read more

IRS refund tracker: How to track your refund online

No one likes waiting for and wondering about their tax refund. If you’re hoping that money will burn a hole in your pocket sooner rather than later, the Internal Revenue Service website and app can quickly give you up-to-date information about your refund. Here’s a step-by-step guide to tracking it: 1. Visit the IRS’ tracking … Read more

Air Canada Has to Honor a Refund Policy Its Chatbot Made Up

After months of resisting, Air Canada was forced to give a partial refund to a grieving passenger who was misled by an airline chatbot inaccurately explaining the airline’s bereavement travel policy. On the day Jake Moffatt’s grandmother died, Moffat immediately visited Air Canada’s website to book a flight from Vancouver to Toronto. Unsure of how … Read more