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Overall, it is difficult to pinpoint why some states have higher average tax refunds, as there are so many individual variables that go into calculating what the IRS owes to taxpayers, according to Erika Giovanetti, a writer at LendingTree. Family size, income, living arrangements, field of work and more can impact how people pay their taxes, she said. Still, taxpayers that live in states with lower costs of living that also see some of the highest average refunds – such as Wyoming and Florida— will likely see that money go the farthest. "Those taxpayers really enjoy the biggest benefits ...

Most taxpayers have about one month left to file their 2020 tax returns amid a confusing tax season. Here’s what experts say to do now.

There’s only one month left for Americans to file their 2020 taxes and get a refund from the IRS, if they’re owed one.

A complex filing season The policy will shield some families from getting a surprise tax bill. It also adds complexity to an already short tax season — the IRS this year began accepting 2020 returns in February instead of January because it had to send out the last round of stimulus payments. Through Feb. 26, the IRS had received more than 45 million returns and processed about 39 million, according to the agency. Some people with unemployment income may have already filed to get a refund, or to make sure they'll get future stimulus checks. That means that once the bill becomes law , those ...