IRS, income tax

Tax refunds are flowing, but IRS is seeing fewer early returns filed so far this season
Early results from the IRS indicate that 7.7% fewer tax returns were filed in the first two weeks of the 2025 season. Why are some delaying filing?
IRS data shows the average 2025 tax refund is down 32%, but there’s a catch
A quick glance at the latest 2025 tax refund numbers may be cause for concern for those who haven’t filed yet, but the Internal Revenue Service says there’s a good reason why certain numbers are down.
IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule 2025: When Will Your Refund Arrive?
IRS tax refund may arrive sooner than you think. Here’s a schedule for when you can expect your check or direct deposit.
An IRS hiring freeze could delay income tax refunds; what to know
Taxpayers may be checking their bank accounts or mail, looking for their income tax refund. Here is what to know.
IRS, Treasury can cancel your tax refunds for these reasons: What to know
While most federal filers can expect to get their refunds with 21 days of filing some taxpayers may only get a portion of the money back, and others won’t see a penny. Here's why.
Will the expected IRS staff cuts delay my 2025 tax refund?
The IRS' Where's My Refund? tool will tell electronic filers what the status of their 2025 tax refund is 24 hours after they file a return, according to the agency's website. Those filing by mail can view the status of their refund four weeks after they mail in their return.
Why is my tax refund so low (or nonexistent) this year? IRS explains
To check the status of your tax return, you can use the IRS’ free Where’s My Refund tool within 24 hours of e-filing a current year return or 3-4 days after e-filing a prior year return. Information is updated overnight, so the IRS says you don’t need to check for tax refunds more than once a day.
2025 IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule: When Will Your Refund Be Issued?
The IRS started accepting tax returns on January 27, 2025, with a filing deadline of April 15, 2025. E-filing with direct deposit is the fastest way to get refunds, typically within 21 days.
Tax refunds could be delayed for frustrating reason
Any minor change to the system could result in a disruption to payments for hundreds of millions of recipients
IRS Tax Return: Will IRS layoffs delay refund, affect revenue collection?
Tax refunds may be delayed due to IRS staffing cuts, prompting experts to urge early filing. Meanwhile, layoffs of 7,000 IRS workers could weaken tax enforcement, with a Congressional Budget Office report warning that funding cuts may significantly reduce federal revenue and increase the deficit.
Can IRS Layoffs Affect Your Tax Refund? Here's What To Know
With layoffs affecting as many as 6,000 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) workers reportedly underway, anxiety has heightened for Americans eager to receive refunds near the midway point of tax filing season.
Early tax season still sluggish, while some applaud Trump's call to abolish the IRS
IRS is cutting thousands of jobs, which some say will potentially create headaches for taxpayers. Tax refunds are down so far ...
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4 ways to maximize your tax refund
Many Americans count on their tax refund to make ends meet, and there are several things you can do to ensure you get as much ...
Tax Treatment Of Medical Family Leave Programs - Refund Opportunity
Mandatory state paid medical and family leave programs (PMFL) have been generating federal tax confusion. In January of 2024, ...
Tax refund loans can provide quick cash, but there's also risks
Tax refund loans provide fast cash while you wait for the rest of your refund, but tax preparation costs can outweigh the ...
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Do Amended Tax Returns Raise Red Flags or Trigger an Audit?
Taxpayers typically amend their returns to correct mistakes, claim missed deductions or report additional income. While the ...
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IRS to Taxpayers: Choose Your Tax Preparer Wisely to Safeguard Sensitive Information
With tax season underway, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding Americans how essential it is to carefully select a tax ...