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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?
What do IRS layoffs mean for taxpayers, refunds, audits and more?
The Trump Administration plans to lay off 6,000 or more recently hired workers at the Internal Revenue Service. That could affect the tax season.
What does DOGE's IRS shake-up mean for tax season?
DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS altogether. But filing a return remains mandatory — the earlier the better, tax advisers say.
With cuts to the IRS workforce, what could that mean for filing taxes
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The IRS is among the Federal Agencies expected to see probationary employees fired as part of a sweeping workforce reduction. This could mean thousands of workers leaving as we’re in tax season. A local tax preparer said this likely won’t impact the majority of tax filers.
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?
Tax season 2025 scorecard: Americans are waiting longer to file and are receiving bigger refunds
The IRS’s update on the progress of tax season this year so far shows that average tax refund amounts are up 18.6% versus the same time last year, total filings down slightly to date.
What is the IRS three-year rule and how does it affect your taxes?
The three-year rule could play a role in your ability to claim tax money that you're owed by the IRS. Pamela Albin Moore/ .
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If the Government Shuts Down, Here's What That Could Mean for Your Tax Return
The US government could potentially enter a shutdown next month, the first one that would ever take place during tax filing ...
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Early tax refunds arriving now, but IRS saw far fewer returns filed in first week
The IRS cautions all taxpayers not to rely on receiving a refund by a set date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills. Some returns require additional review and take longer.
What is the IRS 90-day tax rule and how does it work?
The IRS 90-day rule offers crucial protection to taxpayers, providing a clear timeline and process for disputing tax ...
Elon Musk's DOGE asks for access to IRS taxpayer data, sources say
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency requested access to an IRS data system that retains the personal tax ...