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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.
The IRS Has Issued a Whopping $145 Billion in Tax Refunds so Far
How many tax returns has the IRS processed so far in 2025? On Friday, the IRS released statistics comparing its progress through the sixth week of tax season 2024 (ending March 8,
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.
Number of IRS tax refunds increases this year
In 2025, the IRS has issued over $124 billion in tax refunds, marking an 8.1% increase from the previous year. This surge in refunds comes despite fewer tax returns being filed, attributed to inflation adjustments and new deductions.
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.
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 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.
People love the IRS’s free tax filing website. Its future is unclear.
That website is IRS Direct File, which was well reviewed but little used in its 2024 debut as a free alternative to online ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Watch Out for These 6 Dirty and Dangerous Tax Scams the IRS Revealed
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) opened the 2025 tax season on Jan. 27, which not only means that thousands of people began ...
IRS Direct File: Musk's DOGE Could Cut the Free Tax Filing Program
With the tax deadline fast approaching, the future of the IRS Direct File program—a free tax filing service—remains uncertain ...
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 ...
Do you owe taxes but don't have the cash? Your 3 options to pay Uncle Sam
The best option may be a 0% credit card. Yes, the IRS takes credit cards for tax payments! GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you recently ...
Virginia man causes $4.5 million loss to IRS, gets more than 6 years in prison for tax, investment fraud
The U.S. Department of Justice said a federal judge sentenced a businessman from Virginia to 78 months in prison after he ...