The IRS is expecting over 140 million individual tax returns for the tax year 2024 to be filed ahead of April's deadline.

The Internal Revenue Service expects 140 million people to file tax year 2024 returns ahead of the April 15 deadline. More than half of all filers are expected to be filed with the help of a professional,

The good news? Things are actually getting better at the IRS. The head of the National Taxpayer Advocate, a watchdog agency that observes the IRS, said in its 2024 report that “For the first time since I became the National Taxpayer Advocate in 2020, I can begin this report with good news: The taxpayer experience has noticeably improved.”

It is tax season once again. Monday marked the first day people can file their 2024 year taxes with the Internal Revenue Service. While many of us will file in the coming months, early filers are already wondering when they will see a refund check or direct deposit.

The IRS expects more than 140 million returns for Tax Year 2024, with changes for third-party payment platforms and important tax credits to consider.

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