People in the United States looking to file their taxes can start sending their tax returns to the IRS on Monday. While tax season can be stressful, the prospect of receiving money back from the IRS can make the hassle of filing a return feel worth it.

Filers with Adjusted Gross Income, known as AGI, of less than $84,000 can use IRS Free File to complete returns at no charge. Free File offers tax preparation software from eight companies and gives free online access to preparation and filing software.

If you mail in a paper return, the refund should be issued within roughly six to eight weeks of the date the IRS receives the filing, again assuming it's accurate and complete. Once you file your taxes, you can track your refund on the IRS website.

If you're as impatient as we are, you'll want to know how soon your tax refund check will hit your bank account. Here's how to do that in Indiana.

IRS begins accepting tax returns Monday

Here's a look at key dates in the tax filing season, including deadlines to file, when to request extensions and how long until you get your refund.

If you're as impatient as we are, you'll want to know how soon your tax refund check will hit your bank account. Here's how to do that in Kentucky.

Tax season is slated to begin on Monday, and that means the time to file is almost here. But for those excepting a refund - the wait won't be over once the season officially begins. According to the Internal Revenue Service,