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How IRS Tax Refunds Will Be Impacted by Mass Layoffs
The layoffs, which have been directed by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire and "special government employee" Elon Musk, have sparked concerns among experts who fear that the IRS won't be able to process Americans' tax refunds as quickly as usual this year.
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.
Lost your refund check? How to get a new one, check your tax refund status with IRS tracker
Your IRS tax refund check could be on the way. Here's how to track it online, and what to do if you lose your refund check.
Are you owed a tax refund from the IRS? Clock is ticking in Florida to claim $61 million
The median potential refund nationwide is $781 for 2021. Florida, with 69,800 individuals who did not file, is just below the median potential refund at $721. New Yorkers — 73,000 of them — left the most money in the IRS till: $995.
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.
What are the hours at which the IRS deposits tax refunds?
If you've already filed your tax return, it's natural to wonder when you'll receive your refund. One of the most common questions is the exact time the IRS makes deposits.
Trump admin. replaces IRS' top lawyer amid pushback on taxpayer information
The Trump administration has demoted its top Internal Revenue Service lawyer and replaced him after the Department of ...
DOGE proposes cutting IRS workforce by a total of nearly 20%
The Trump administration and Department of Government Efficiency are proposing a dramatic downsizing of the IRS that would ...
Top lawyer at IRS removed amid DOGE push for taxpayer information: Sources
Acting IRS chief counsel William Paul is set to be demoted to his previous role, and replaced by Andrew De Mello, another IRS ...
Top IRS lawyer pushed aside as DOGE seeks records and 20% staff cuts
The acting chief counsel of the IRS has been removed from his position as Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service seeks access to ...
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 ...
Beware of tax scams: IRS unveils 2025 'Dirty Dozen' list to watch for
Scammers are 'relentless,' according to new IRS alert listing the 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams. Bad social media advice triggers ...
IRS chief counsel demoted and replaced with DOGE ally
The Internal Revenue Service's acting chief counsel, William Paul, has been removed from his role at the agency and replaced ...
Some EV tax credits risk being rejected by IRS on 2024 returns for long list of reasons
Taxpayers could fall into plenty of potholes if someone takes a wrong turn when claiming an attractive tax credit for buying ...