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 ...
With IRS layoffs, will cheating on tax returns increase? Here's what you need to know
A shortage of IRS workers could lead to a bevy of problems for taxpayers. It could also intrigue people to not report their ...
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IRS Layoffs Have Arrived: Here's What It Might Mean for Your Tax Returns
Thousands of workers are set to be out of a job at the IRS with just under two months left in the tax filing season.
Akron-area tax preparers expect longer delays, fewer audits of wealthy after IRS cutbacks
The firing of 6,000 employees at the Internal Revenue Service will mean frustrating wait times for those seeking call center ...
As tax season looms and layoffs are threatened, the IRS acting commissioner is reportedly stepping down, too
The Wall Street Journal reports acting IRS commissioner Douglas O’Donnell will announce his retirement this week. He has been ...
Kansas City IRS layoffs begin with ‘about 1,000’ job cuts — and thousands more are expected America-wide. Will your 2025 returns be affected?
During the 2024 filing season, the IRS saw a 17.3% increase in taxpayer calls on its main live assistor lines. And thankfully ...
IRS Warns Some Americans of March 3 Tax Deadline
American farmers and fishers who did not make estimated tax payments by January must file their 2024 federal income tax ...
Will the IRS layoffs affect my tax return? Here's how to check your refund status
You may see longer process times on your 2025 tax returns after thousands IRS employees face layoffs. Here's what to know.
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How Mass Layoffs at the IRS Will Affect Tax Season
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has fired 7,000 workers in Washington, D.C., and around the country—layoffs occurring right as the 2025 tax return filing season hits full steam. The cuts are ...
How IRS Layoffs Might Affect Your Tax Refund’s Timing
Experts warn that filing close to the deadline or submitting a return with errors is a recipe for delay. During tax season, IRS employees wear a lot of hats. Filing a paper return or having your ...
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Former IRS chiefs warn of tax season delays
A group of former commissioners at the Internal Revenue Service is sounding the alarm about the thousands of layoffs at the ...