IRS, tax returns and refunds

Tax refunds won’t be given to these people, IRS says
As tax season 2025 continues, many who filed already are awaiting their refunds. That is, if they don’t fall under one of these categories of taxpayers. According to La Grada US, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has listed multiple reasons why certain taxpayers might not get their refunds.
The IRS Has Sent $16.6 Billion in Tax Refunds Two Weeks Into Tax Season 2025
The IRS started accepting 2024 tax returns on Jan. 27, and on Friday the agency posted the statistics so far from tax season 2025. This year's numbers show that the agency has already processed more than 23 million returns and issued more than 8 million tax refunds.
How IRS firings are expected to screw up tax season
The IRS said it was firing people it deemed not "critical" to tax filing season. Employees said the cuts would affect tax returns and enforcement.
Tax season surprise: layoffs at the IRS
The Trump administration is reportedly laying off thousands of IRS employees right in the middle of the tax filing season.
Will the expected IRS cuts delay my 2025 tax refund?
Tax filing season is upon us, and some people are worried it may take longer to get their refunds as President Trump says he intends to make significant cuts to the IRS during its busy period. Tax experts say these concerns are valid and that it's more important than ever to file early this year,
Tax refunds could be delayed for frustrating reason
Any minor change to the system could result in a disruption to payments for hundreds of millions of recipients
IRS Tax Return: Will IRS layoffs delay refund, affect revenue collection?
Tax refunds may be delayed due to IRS staffing cuts, prompting experts to urge early filing. Meanwhile, layoffs of 7,000 IRS workers could weaken tax enforcement, with a Congressional Budget Office report warning that funding cuts may significantly reduce federal revenue and increase the deficit.
Can IRS Layoffs Affect Your Tax Refund? Here's What To Know
With layoffs affecting as many as 6,000 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) workers reportedly underway, anxiety has heightened for Americans eager to receive refunds near the midway point of tax filing season.
IRS warns taxpayers of ‘significant changes’ this tax season: Here’s why
From standard deductions to adoption credits, the IRS has announced major updates that could impact your tax return this year ...
Trump officials want to rewrite tax season. Cross your fingers and file like normal, experts say.
DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS altogether. But filing a ...
Tax season 2025: What Canadians need to know before filing
Canadians can file their income tax and benefit returns online. There a few key changes that could affect people's ...
5 tax software programs for a stress-free tax season
A tax software program makes filing your taxes a breeze. These five companies offer different plans for every type of tax ...
Tax season 2025: Here's when you will get your tax refund
The IRS cautions taxpayers not to rely on receiving a refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or ...
I.R.S. Fires 6,700 Employees Amid Tax Filing Season
The layoffs at the Internal Revenue Service came alongside additional firings at the Transportation Security Administration ...
Trump administration fires 6,700 IRS workers in middle of tax season
President Trump and his friend Elon Musk have fired thousands of government workers since Trump took office last month.
With tax season upon us, BBB warns of 'ghost preparers'
Taxpayers are being urged to watch out for fraudulent tax preparers who promise hefty refunds but disappear without a trace leaving clients with issues.
Tax season 2025 scorecard: Americans are waiting longer to file and are receiving bigger refunds
The IRS’s update on the progress of tax season this year so far shows that average tax refund amounts are up 18.6% versus the ...