The 2026 tax filing deadline is April 15, 2026. The IRS opened the filing season on January 26, 2026, and has phased out paper refund checks — direct deposit is now the default. Most refunds arrive within 10–21 days of IRS acceptance.
February 25, 2026
The Tinder $60.5M age discrimination settlement opt-out deadline is April 8, 2026. Eligible California Tinder Plus/Gold subscribers over 28–29 have until August 18, 2026, to select their payment method. No claim form needed if you received a notice. Estimated payout ~$100–$500. Final Approval May 20, 2026.
February 25, 2026
The NextGen Healthcare $19.375M data breach settlement claim deadline was March 30, 2026 (now passed). Final approval was granted February 17, 2026. Identity Defense Services began activating March 20, 2026. Cash payouts of up to $7,500 are pending distribution.
February 24, 2026
The NY state tax filing deadline is April 15, 2026. E-filers with direct deposit receive NY state refunds within about 3 weeks. Use the NY Department of Taxation and Finance refund tracker to check your 2025 refund status online.
February 24, 2026
Check your IRS refund payment status at IRS.gov/refunds or via the IRS2Go app. Returns filed March 13–27 should receive deposits April 3–17. Paper checks are discontinued in 2026 — all refunds are via direct deposit. The filing deadline is April 15, 2026.
February 23, 2026
The Continuum Health data breach settlement claim deadline was March 2, 2026 (now passed). The Final Approval Hearing was March 16, 2026. Payouts of up to $5,000 for documented losses are expected April–May 2026.
February 23, 2026
SASSA has confirmed April 2026 payment dates: Older Persons on 2 April, Disability on 7 April, and Children's Grants on 8 April. Grant amounts have also increased from April 2026 following the National Treasury budget announcement.
February 22, 2026
The NRS Pay $6.5M TCPA settlement claim deadline is April 14, 2026. U.S. residents who received a ringless voicemail from NRS Pay between January 8, 2020 and the final approval date can receive up to $135. File at nrstcpasettlement.com. Final Approval Hearing June 30, 2026.
February 22, 2026
Nelnet is a loan servicer company in the United States. It has agreed to a settlement of $10M to solve
February 21, 2026
The first ACTC refund deposits were released March 2, 2026. For tax year 2025, the maximum ACTC is $1,700 per qualifying child under 17. Use the updated April 2026 schedule to find your estimated direct deposit date.
February 21, 2026
The IRS began releasing EITC refunds from March 2, 2026. If you filed in March or April, use the updated schedule to estimate your deposit date. The maximum EITC for 3+ qualifying children is $8,046 for tax year 2025.
February 20, 2026
American Express Co. and American Express Travel Related Services have agreed to a $17.5 million settlement that will benefit people
February 20, 2026
