IRS, tax returns and refund

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.
Tax season has begun. Here's when you'll get your refund
The IRS cautions taxpayers not to rely on receiving a refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills.
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.
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.
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.
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 and the C.I.A.
Pittsburgh area tax expert preaches patience this season amid recent IRS layoffs
As the Trump Administration laid off thousands of IRS employees right in the middle of tax season, it may take longer for you to get a return.
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 paying bills.
Could IRS layoffs delay tax refunds for Wisconsinites?
More than 140 million Americans are expected to file tax returns this year, the IRS says. How could impending layoffs at the agency impact processing?
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 ...
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 ...
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The Government Could Shut Down in March: Will Tax Returns Slow Down?
The deadline for Congress to keep the government funded is only a month before the tax filing deadline, creating a whole array of new concerns and questions.
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 ...
Will IRS layoffs affect tax returns? Seth Moulton says submit your taxes “ASAP”
IRS layoffs are expected to bring disruptions to a busy tax season; experts and politicians say it is even more important to ...
Income tax deadline 2025: What to know about your federal and state refund
The deadline for federal 2024 tax returns is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. 2024 New Jersey tax returns are due the same day the ...
Jamie Golombek: Tax season starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know
Tax season officially begins on Monday with the opening of the Canada Revenue Agency’s online filing portal to submit 2024 ...
What is the IRS 90-day tax rule and how does it work?
The IRS 90-day rule offers crucial protection to taxpayers, providing a clear timeline and process for disputing tax ...