IRS, Tax Refund and return filing season

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.
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.
How Mass Layoffs at the IRS Will Affect Tax Season
Kaercher says that risks to the filing season could include delayed tax refunds, inability to answer as many phone calls or help lines, and “there’s a question of whether they retained the right people in house” to quickly solve technical issues should they arise during tax season.
Could IRS layoffs affect your tax return?
The IRS recently laid off thousands of employees, prompting many taxpayers to wonder, "how will this impact my tax return?"
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,
Where is my refund? Is my payment delayed? Here's how to check your IRS refund status
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IRS adds W-2 and 1095 tax documents to online account
The IRS is adding W-2 and 1095 information returns to Individual Online Accounts, but plans to close over 100 in-person ...
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'Picked on the wrong person': Mike Lindell says he's being 'attacked' by Trump's IRS
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell revealed that he was being "attacked" by President Donald Trump's Internal Revenue Service — but ...
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DOGE website now ID’s 6 federal offices closing across Michigan, Indian Health Service, IRS among cuts
A trio of offices that provide service to Native American tribes are being cut as part of DOGE efforts to save the government ...
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Sponsor spotlight: The impact of IRS layoffs
During the recent chaos of federal government employment moves over the past couple of weeks, two actions will impact how ...
Thinking of not filing your tax return amid IRS cutbacks? Penalties can be costly, experts say
As of Feb. 14, the IRS had received about 5% fewer individual returns compared to about the same point last season, according ...
IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn leaked Trump’s tax returns, but we’re now learning how much damage he really did
With Trump again in the White House, the question is, is there another Charles Littlejohn out there somewhere in the deep ...
IRS to close more than 110 offices with taxpayer assistance centers
The plan is outlined in a letter from the U.S. General Services Administration that was obtained by The Washington Post.
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IRS Unveils 2025 Dirty Dozen: Top Tax Scams to Watch Out For
The IRS has released its annual Dirty Dozen list, highlighting the most prevalent tax scams threatening taxpayers in 2025.