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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 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.
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.
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
Here's how IRS layoffs could impact your tax filing and refund this season
Thousands of IRS employees are expected to lose their jobs as Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, continues cuts to federal spending.
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.
The IRS can reduce your tax refund if you owe for certain debts
If you have jointly filed your tax return, you may be able to limit how much of the joint refund is reduced. The IRS says that if “you’re not responsible for debt that is subject to offset because it is owed by your spouse, you’re entitled to request your portion of the refund back from the IRS.”
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 delay tax refunds for Wisconsinites?
More than 140 million Americans are expected to file tax returns this year, the IRS says. How could impending layoffs at the agency impact processing?
Major IRS change sparks fears for tax refund delays
IRS changes are sparking fears of delays to refunds and long wait times for help this tax season.
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 ...
Tax Filing Season Statistics Show Drops In Filing, Processing And Tax Refunds
IRS data continues to suggest that taxpayers are not excited about filing this tax season. Statistics are down in every ...
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 ...
Will IRS layoffs affect tax returns? Seth Moulton says submit your taxes “ASAP”
IRS layoffs are expected to bring disruptions to a busy tax season; experts and politicians say it is even more important to ...
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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 ...