Early tax refunds arriving now

Early tax refunds arriving now, but IRS saw far fewer returns filed in first week
IRS processed 15.8% fewer income tax returns in the first week of the 2025 tax season than it did a year ago. Why? What does that mean for refunds?
Tax Season 2025: Here Are the IRS' First Stats on Returns Filed and Refunds Issued
Even though the 2025 tax season has only been open less than two full weeks, the IRS has already been busy processing tax returns and issuing tax refunds. Not mine — I'm still a ways away from sitting down with my W-2 forms and the 1040 instructions and a calculator and all that.
IRS: 5 MUST-HAVE requirements for your income tax return
The IRS has outlined key requirements to help you file your 2024 tax return accurately to avoid common mistakes and maximize your potential refund.
IRS federal tax return filing deadline is April 15 — unless you get an extension
April 15 is the filing deadline for 2024 federal income tax returns for most people. Others in states hit by disasters have until May 1 or Oct. 15.
Where's my IRS refund? Here's what to know about filing and when you'll get your tax refund
Here's when the last day to file taxes is, what documents you'll need, new forms for the 2024-25 tax season and how to track your tax refund.
Trump, at least for now, has not terminated Direct File, the free IRS tax filing system
In early February 2025, claims emerged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, had terminated, or planned to terminate, a program — Direct File — run by the IRS that allows (some) citizens to file individual tax returns for free:
IRS accepting tax returns now: How to e-file, track your refund, more
Tax season is officially underway. Here’s what you need to know about filing your return and tracking your refund from the IRS.
Taxes 2025: IRS Direct File still accepting tax returns, the latest on tax refunds
The Internal Revenue Service is accepting tax returns for tax season 2025, including through the expanded Direct File program. Why it matters: There's been some confusion on the status of the free online tax-filing program after Elon Musk posted on X Monday that he had "deleted" 18F,
IRS is accepting tax returns: How to file for free if you make less than $200K
Eligible Americans can now file their taxes using IRS Direct File, which allows taxpayers in 25 states, including New York, to file their federal taxes directly with the IRS for free.
IRS Tax Filing Could Be Upended For Millions of Americans: What To Know
The Direct File program was launched to benefit over 30 million taxpayers and prompted a backlash from commercial tax prep ...
Elon Musk 'deleted' IRS Direct File: Should taxpayers worry about their tax returns?
Elon Musk posted that the IRS Direct File group had been "deleted," prompting confusion about the free tax prep service's ...