Early tax refunds arriving now, but IRS saw far fewer returns filed in first week
IRS processed 15.8% fewer income tax returns in the first week of the 2025 tax season than it did a year ago. Why? What does that mean for refunds?
The IRS has issued 3.2 million tax refunds this year. Here’s the average payment
The IRS has issued 3.2 million refunds for the 2025 filing season so far. As of Jan. 31, the average refund amount was $1,928, which covers the first four days of the filing season. The agency sends most refunds in less than 21 days.
IRS tax refunds: Trump’s executive orders may delay when you get your money; what to know
The IRS expects over 140 million individual tax returns for tax year 2024 to be filed between Jan. 27 and Apr. 15, meaning if delays do occur, millions could be impacted.
Could IRS Tax Refunds Be Delayed by Trump's Policies?
President Donald Trump's executive orders have raised concerns over potential delays in tax refunds during the 2025 filing season.
Tax season is back. So are the fake IRS emails, texts and other financial scams out for your refund
The fake IRS emails and texts announcing tax refunds and credits are already on the way. It’s tax filing season, so beware of the onslaught of financial scams.
IRS tax refunds: Why Trump’s executive orders could impact when you get your money
WASHINGTON -- Tax refunds are expected to start hitting bank accounts in the coming weeks as the Internal Revenue Service continues to process millions of returns. However, a pair of executive orders signed recently by President Donald Trump might cause some delays in getting those refunds paid out, according to Newsweek.
Trump, at least for now, has not terminated Direct File, the free IRS tax filing system
In early February 2025, claims emerged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, had terminated, or planned to terminate, a program — Direct File — run by the IRS that allows (some) citizens to file individual tax returns for free:
Tax Season 2025: Here Are the IRS' First Stats on Returns Filed and Refunds Issued
Even though the 2025 tax season has only been open less than two full weeks, the IRS has already been busy processing tax returns and issuing tax refunds. Not mine — I'm still a ways away from sitting down with my W-2 forms and the 1040 instructions and a calculator and all that.
Dude, where’s my refund? Here’s when you should receive your tax refund from the IRS
Most taxpayers can expect to receive their refund in a matter of weeks. We’ll show you how you can check up on the status of your tax refund.
Where's my IRS refund? Here's what to know about filing and when you'll get your tax refund
Here's when the last day to file taxes is, what documents you'll need, new forms for the 2024-25 tax season and how to track your tax refund.
What's the deadline for the IRS to issue tax refunds?
Navigating the complexities of tax refunds can be daunting, but understanding the IRS deadlines is crucial. Learn about the timelines and exceptions that could impact your ability to claim a refund.
IRS Staff Told To Stay After Accepting Elon Musk's Exit Offer: Report
Critics called the policy, offered to thousands of federal employees, "legally dubious" and "intentionally misleading".
IRS employees accept OPM federal worker buyout; How the 2025 tax season may be affected
The deadline for federal workers to accept OPM's buyout offer was on Feb. 6, but terms of resignation are different for IRS ...
All About VITA, The IRS Program Assists Eligible Taxpayers With Free Tax Prep
The VITA program, which the IRS administers, began after the Tax Reform Act of 1969 and provides free tax filing assistance ...
Everything to know about the IRS Fresh Start program
If you owe the IRS money but can't pay, the Fresh Start program could be the solution you're looking for. . If you owe money ...
IRS workers involved in 2025 tax season can’t take ‘buyout’ offer until May
IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration ...
Trial begins for IRS agent charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting at Arizona gun range
It took 59 minutes for Patrick Bauer to reach a hospital, and that delay, according to a lawyer for the accused, played a ...
Where's my IRS refund: How to check on yours online
And if you anticipate getting a hefty refund back, it may behoove you to get that process started now so you can keep an eye ...
Did you know the IRS taxes your bank account? Don’t get caught off guard
IRS rules say that interest earned on bank accounts is taxable income. If you earned a bonus when opening a new account, you ...