IRS, 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, 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.
IRS Layoffs Have Arrived: Here's What It Might Mean for Your Tax Returns
Thousands of workers are set to be out of a job at the IRS with just under two months left in the tax filing season.
2025 IRS Tax Refund Calendar: When To Expect Your Tax Refund
Want to know when you can expect your tax refund in 2025? We have our estimated IRS tax refund schedule right here. It's one of the most common questions we see every year during tax season – when can I expect my tax refund to come?
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.
The IRS Has Sent $16.6 Billion in Tax Refunds Two Weeks Into Tax Season 2025
The IRS started accepting 2024 tax returns on Jan. 27, and on Friday the agency posted the statistics so far from tax season 2025. This year's numbers show that the agency has already processed more than 23 million returns and issued more than 8 million tax refunds.
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.
Where's my refund?: What to know about the status of your tax refund amid IRS layoffs
Tax season is here again in the United States and as millions of Americans file their 2024 taxes with the Internal Revenue Service, one of the questions most often asked is “Where is my refund?” The 2025 season officially kicked off January 27 and the IRS expects more than 140 million tax returns to be filed by the April 15 tax deadline.
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.
Where is your 2025 tax refund?
Recent IRS layoffs are the latest federal cuts, but will they impact when you get your tax refund? Yes, they might. Here's ...
Tax refunds won’t be given to these people, IRS says
As tax season 2025 continues, many who filed already are awaiting their refunds. That is, if they don’t fall under one of ...
Be careful when you do your taxes. A mistake may trigger an IRS audit.
If something doesn't add up or match — whether intentionally or by accident — you run the risk of getting audited, experts ...
Where is my refund? What Georgians should know about tracking 2025 tax refund
The 2025 tax season has started, and those in Georgia have longer to file than most. Here's what to expect and how to track ...
‘Absolutely insane’: Moulton, Warren warn of possible effects of Trump’s IRS layoffs on tax refunds
About 6,000 employees are expected to be laid off starting Thursday. The post ‘Absolutely insane’: Moulton, Warren warn of ...
IRS expanded its free tax filing tool after successful pilot. Some Republicans want to kill it.
Illinois is one of 25 states participating in the Direct File program, but a number of senators say the program is too pricey ...