The 2026 tax season could bring historic refunds for many Americans. Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and unchanged withholding, average refunds are expected to rise by $1,000. Families, seniors, and workers with tips or overtime may see the biggest gains. Planning your deductions, credits, and withholding now can help maximize your return.

A new bill in Congress, the You Earned It, You Keep It Act, aims to make Social Security benefits permanently tax-free. Learn how this proposal works, why it raises the payroll tax cap for high earners, and what it could mean for retirees who rely on monthly Social Security checks.