IRS, Tax Refund

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
In Michigan, 153 probationary IRS employees represented by the union lost their jobs so far, according to the National Treasury Employees Union. The job cuts hit during this year's tax season.
This is the tax return that could be subject to IRS investigation and penalties
The new tax season is underway, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is already processing returns that have been submitted ahead of the deadline, which is next April 15. Within
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.
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 to the agency’s latest filing statistics.
Expecting a Tax Refund? Here's Why You Should Save It, Says This Expert
Setting aside your tax refund for the future can give you peace of mind for the rest of the year. Here's why and how to do it.  Starting an emergency fund with your tax refund An emergency fund can be your safety net in unexpected situations,
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,
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.
How much money can you expect from the IRS refund this 2025?
The 2025 tax season has commenced with a slower start than anticipated, yet tax refunds are steadily reaching taxpayers.
What in the DOGE is happening at the IRS?
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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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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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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 ...
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 Agents Are Best Used In Tax Enforcement, Not Immigration
President Trump and his administration are moving quickly to fulfill their promise to carry out mass deportations. Using IRS ...
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.
Where is my refund? Is my payment delayed? Here's how to check your IRS refund status
With approximately 90,000 full-time employees, the IRS stands to lose about 17 percent of its workforce with these projected ...