IRS, Tax Refund

Tax Refunds: 3 Ways the IRS Can Alter Yours and 2 Things You Can Change
Despite the similar-sounding names, returns and refunds are hugely different, yet hugely important aspects of the tax filing season. Your return is what you file with the IRS list
DOGE Could Cut the IRS in Half. What Does That Mean for Your Tax Filings?
New reports indicate that Elon Musk may hit the agency with a second round of mass layoffs, and that audits could be abandoned amid the diminished headcount.
IRS Gives Tax Refund Update as Over $100B Returned
According to the latest data from the IRS, $102.253 billion has been refunded to taxpayers so far this filing season, which began on January 27. The amount taxpayers are getting has increased too. The average refund amount has increased from $3,213 in 2024 to $3,453—a boost of $240.
Halving the IRS workforce in the middle of tax season
The second Trump administration is reportedly working on a plan to dramatically reduce the workforce at the Internal Revenue Service.
IRS is accepting tax returns: Here’s the fastest way to get your refund
There are five different routes to choose from when it comes to getting your refund, as listed on the IRS website: Out of all those options, direct depositing the “is the fastest way to get your refund,” the IRS said. You can also “split your refund” between three bank accounts, if desired.
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 | How to use the IRS 'Where's My Refund?' tool
The IRS issued a reminder this week to taxpayers that agency has a "Where's My Refund?" tool to make the tracking process easy.
Why IRS tax refunds could be more in 2025 with 140 million expected to file by April 15
A new report suggests federal income tax refunds in 2025 could be among the highest in recent years. The report released by Oxford Economics on Monday said that it would be a “favorable” season for taxpayers,
IRS Layoffs 2025: How Businesses Will Feel the Impact
IRS layoffs in 2025 could mean tax delays, fewer audits, and compliance challenges. See how businesses will be affected.
Wealthy Tax Cheats Set to Benefit From Trump Plans to Halve IRS
Cutting IRS staffing in half over the next 10 months would mean less help and longer waits for many US taxpayers and increase ...
What to know about texts threatening you over unpaid tolls or claiming to be from the IRS
An official-looking link ends with “.gov,” which previous federal agency fraud warnings told users to look for at the end of ...
The IRS Has an Influencer Problem, Thanks to This Tax Gray Area
The tax treatment of the free products many influencers get in the course of doing their job is especially ambiguous, leaving them unaware of how to correctly file their tax returns.
IRS Auction: Tekashi 6ix9ine Auction Sparks Celebrity Bids
The IRS auction of the embattled rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's personal belongings started Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. ET, with ...
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45,000 IRS agents facing potential layoffs: Report
A report claims the IRS may cut its 90,000-person workforce in half as Trump's administration continues to reduce the size of ...
3 common tax mistakes that could trigger an IRS audit, according to CPAs
Everyone dreads the idea of a tax audit. And luckily, almost no one gets one. Only 0.2% of taxpayers who made less than $1 ...
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NTEU leaders vow to fight amid IRS return-to-office mandate
Internal Revenue Service employees have just one week to prepare for the end of telework at the agency, as management ...