IRS tax season starts off sluggish but tax refunds bigger

Early IRS data shows fewer tax returns processed and few refunds issued through Feb. 6, but the average refund amount is up. Here's what to know.
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Reopening U/s 147 quashed – Borrowed satisfaction mechanical approval U/s 151 invalid; sale of investments cannot be taxed U/s 68 – ITAT Kolkata

The Tribunal held that reopening based solely on investigation wing information without independent application of mind is invalid. Mechanical reasons cannot justify reassessment under Section ...

Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT) Q4 2025 earnings call transcript

Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript February 13, 2026 Essent Group Ltd. misses on earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $1.6 EPS, expectations were $1.74. Operator: Hello ...