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Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns
The IRS has issued more than 29.6 million individual income tax refunds through Feb. 21, up 2.3% from a year ago.
Tax season 2025: How IRS layoffs could affect your tax return and refund
The Trump administration’s changes to the federal government could alter the tax filing process for this year’s reporting period and beyond. Reports indicate the Department of Government Efficiency has taken a long look at the IRS,
File Your Tax Return for Free: What to Know About the IRS Free File Program and Its Limitations
With the 2025 tax season underway, the IRS Free File partnership could be just what you need to get your taxes done with ease and for $0.
IRS Issues Advise on How Millions Can File Tax Returns for Free
More than 30 million taxpayers across the country are eligible to file their federal tax returns completely free-of-charge this year using Direct File, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has said. Tax season is underway, with the IRS currently accepting payments and returns for 2024. The deadline to file is April 15.
IRS Direct File makes it easy to fill out your tax refund, why should you use it?
Filing taxes can be a daunting task for millions of Americans each year. However, the IRS has introduced a solution to simplify this process.
IRS says time is running out to claim 2021 tax refunds
As the April 15 filing deadline looms, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that after three years, any unclaimed 2021 tax year refunds go to the U.S. Treasury.
Beware of tax scams: IRS unveils 2025 ‘Dirty Dozen’ list as refund season gets underway
Scammers are 'relentless,' according to a new IRS alert listing the 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams. Bad social media advice triggers ...
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DOGE could make more severe cuts to IRS after tax season
In a bold move, the Trump administration and DOGE are eyeing a 20% reduction in the IRS workforce, potentially reshaping the ...
How Mass Layoffs at the IRS Will Affect Tax Season
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has fired 7,000 workers in Washington, D.C., and around the country—layoffs occurring ...
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2025 tax season off to slow start amid federal layoffs, hiring freeze. Will refunds be affected? What to know
The IRS is expecting the numbers to even out as tax season continues. "Historically, filing season numbers even out as more tax returns come in; the IRS expects the tax return filing ...
President Trump is slashing funds to US government services like the IRS — here’s why this tax season could be 'extremely risky' for Americans
President Donald Trump — looking to slash funding of government agencies — ordered a hiring freeze on federal civilian ...
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IRS Tax Season Extension: What should you do to ask for it?
Understanding the intricacies of requesting a tax season extension from the IRS can save you from unnecessary penalties.
DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty ...
As Tax Season Nears Halfway Point, IRS Data Shows Taxpayers Still Not Rushing To File
IRS data from the fifth week of the tax filing season—the week ending February 28, 2025—continues to suggest that taxpayers ...