IRS, refunds and tax returns

Will the expected IRS staff cuts delay my 2025 tax refund?
Those concerns are valid according to accountants, who are strongly advising people to file early this year, as they could encounter delays, particularly as they get closer to the filing deadline. The Internal Revenue Service began accepting tax returns on Jan. 27 and will continue to do so until April 15, unless a taxpayer asks for an extension.
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.
How Trump’s IRS layoffs could affect taxpayers and refunds this season
The tax agency is laying off 7,000 employees, but there are protections for taxpayers whose refund payments are delayed.
Will the IRS layoffs affect my tax return? Here's how to check your refund status
Tennesseans may see longer process times on their 2025 tax returns after thousands IRS employees face layoffs. Here's what to know.
Where's My Tax Refund? IRS Timelines and How To Check
If you submit a complete and accurate paper tax return, you can expect your refund within six to eight weeks from the date the IRS receives it. For electronic returns, your refund will typically be issued in under three weeks, and even faster if you select direct deposit.
How The IRS Layoffs Could Affect Your Tax Refund
The recent Internal Revenue Service layoffs could delay or cause mistakes in taxpayers' refunds, but filing your taxes soon, correctly and electronically could prevent these issues
Why haven’t I received my refund? Here’s what could be delaying your tax refund
There could be several reasons why you haven't yet received your tax refund from the IRS. Here are the most common, and how you can check the status.
How The IRS Tax Refund Works And What You Can Do To Manage It
Discover the basics of how the IRS tax refund works. Learn strategies for maximizing them and tips on how to use them wisely.
Tax Refund Delay Warning Issued by Democrats
Democrats warn of tax refund delays amid staffing cuts and job cuts at the IRS, threatening the 2025 tax season.
Could IRS layoffs affect your 2025 tax refund? How to check refund status, schedule
More than 6,000 IRS employees are set to be laid off, according to reporting from Reuters and the New York Times. Will these layoffs affect your refund?
Hundreds of IRS employees fired in Philadelphia; will federal layoffs impact your refund?
Several hundred IRS employees in Philadelphia have been fired, which could impact the timeliness of your refund.
IRS Service Will Worsen With Staff Cuts. How to Avoid Problems With Your Tax Returns.
There are steps you can take as a tax filer to avoid problems. They include knowing what times of day to call the IRS hotline ...
How IRS firings are expected to screw up tax season
The IRS said it was firing people it deemed not "critical" to tax filing season. Employees said the cuts would affect tax ...
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Ghost Tax Preparers Can Steal Your Refund and Leave You in Hot Water With the IRS
A ghost tax preparer claims that they can get you a big tax refund but instead files a fraudulent return, takes your money ...
IRS Warns of 'Significant Changes' As Tax Deadline Approaches
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a raft of reminders regarding changes for some tax filers. Why It Matters Tax ...
IRS tax filing and refunds: How to file, deadline, direct link, and key details
The IRS started accepting 2024 tax returns on January 27 with an April 15 deadline. Refund statuses update within 24 hours ...
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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 ...