The federal tax deadline is April 15, 2026. The IRS is processing refunds daily — e-filers with direct deposit typically receive refunds within 10–21 days. Paper checks have been phased out in 2026. Use the updated schedule to find your estimated deposit date.
February 19, 2026
Track your 2026 IRS tax refund at IRS.gov/refunds using Where's My Refund? E-filers who filed March 20–April 2 should receive deposits April 10–23. Paper filers who mailed Feb 25–Mar 11 should see refunds April 15–29. Paper checks discontinued — direct deposit only.
February 18, 2026
Service Canada will release CPP, OAS, Canada Disability Benefit, and Veteran Disability Pension payments in April 2026. CPP and OAS are scheduled for April 28, 2026. Here are all the updated payment dates and amounts.
February 17, 2026
The PATH Act hold lifted February 15, 2026. First EITC/ACTC deposits hit bank accounts on March 2, 2026. If you filed in March or April, use the updated schedule to find your estimated refund date. The April 15 tax deadline is approaching.
February 17, 2026
The IRS released the first EITC/ACTC deposits on March 2, 2026. EITC filers who submitted March 5–18 should receive deposits April 1–14. The maximum EITC for 3+ children is $8,046. The April 15, 2026 filing deadline is approaching — file now to claim your credits.
February 16, 2026
The federal tax filing deadline is April 15, 2026. The IRS has phased out paper refund checks — direct deposit is now required. Check your 2025 refund status using Where's My Refund at IRS.gov. Most e-filers receive refunds within 10–21 days.
February 16, 2026
The next GST/HST Credit payment is April 2, 2026 — the final quarterly payment of the 2025–26 benefit year. The maximum quarterly payment is $129.75 (single) and $170 (couple). Starting July 2026, amounts are expected to increase by up to 25%.
February 15, 2026
The NY Empire State Child Credit for tax year 2025 provides up to $1,000 per child under 4 and $330 per child aged 4–16. Check your 2026 NY ESCC refund status at tax.ny.gov. E-filers who filed March 22–April 5 should receive refunds April 12–26.
February 14, 2026
The 2026 federal tax filing deadline is April 15, 2026. Use the IRS Where's My Refund? tool at IRS.gov/refunds to check your status 24 hours after e-filing. Paper refund checks have been phased out in 2026 — direct deposit is now required.
February 13, 2026
Washington WFTC applications for tax year 2025 are open from February 1, 2026, year-round. E-filers receive refunds in ~4 weeks. The maximum credit for 3+ children is $1,255. March filers are in progress. Check status at dor.wa.gov.
February 13, 2026
Washington WFTC applications for tax year 2025 opened February 1, 2026. The maximum credit is $1,255 (3+ children). Check your refund status at dor.wa.gov. Processing takes 4 weeks for e-filers, 6–8 weeks for paper filers. Status messages explained.
February 13, 2026
March 2026 Social Security payments have been distributed. Retirement and SSDI payments were sent on March 11, 18, and 25, 2026, based on birth date. SSI was paid on February 27, 2026. See April 2026 schedule for upcoming payments.
February 13, 2026
