IRS, Tax and refund

Where's my refund?: What to know about the status of your tax refund amid IRS layoffs
Tax season officially started January 27 and the IRS expects more than 140 million tax returns to be filed by the April 15 tax deadline. So how long will it take to get your refund?
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 is firing thousands of workers. Will it affect your tax refund?
With the IRS laying off thousands of employees Thursday, many Americans may be wondering if their tax returns – or their refunds – will be affected.
Tax refunds are flowing, but IRS is seeing fewer early returns filed so far this season
Early results from the IRS indicate that 7.7% fewer tax returns were filed in the first two weeks of the 2025 season. Why are some delaying filing?
The IRS can reduce your tax refund if you owe for certain debts
If you have jointly filed your tax return, you may be able to limit how much of the joint refund is reduced. The IRS says that if “you’re not responsible for debt that is subject to offset because it is owed by your spouse, you’re entitled to request your portion of the refund back from the IRS.”
Don't wait to file your taxes this season, experts say. Here's why
Nearly one-third of Americans procrastinate filing their taxes. But here’s why you shouldn’t wait this season, experts say.
All IRS deadlines extensions this Tax Season 2025
As tax season approaches, it's crucial to understand the timelines and options available to you. The IRS will begin accepting 2024 tax returns in late January, but early filers can get a head start.
Tax season is in full swing. Here's what you need to prepare.
With the April 15 deadline fast approaching, here’s how to make filing your 2024 tax returns easier. Get Social Security and tax ID numbers on hand for you, your spouse and all dependents. A copy of last year’s state and federal tax returns can help remind you what financial documents you need now.
IRS offers direct filing service for the 2025 tax season
All taxpayers who lived and worked in California for all of 2024 are eligible as long as they filed certain income documents
Will the IRS layoffs affect my tax return? Here's how to check your refund status
Tennesseans may see longer process times on their 2025 tax returns after thousands IRS employees face layoffs. Here's what to ...
Where's my refund? Will IRS layoffs impact tax return processing time? How to check status
If you're looking to save some extra money or maybe pay off some debt, a tax refund could help. Here's how to track your 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.
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 ...
IRS Tax Returns: Average 2025 Refund Seeing Modest Bump, Data Reveals
Tax season started on January 27 and will end on April 15, with the IRS expecting around 140 million returns within that ...
Colorado state tax returns being filed after delay
For weeks, tax agents and sole filers have been waiting anxiously for their Colorado return. With only seven weeks left until ...
Why haven’t I received my refund? Here’s what could be delaying your tax refund
There could be several reasons why you haven't yet received your tax refund from the IRS. Here are the most common, and how ...
IRS Service Will Worsen With Staff Cuts. How to Avoid Problems With Your Tax Returns.
There are steps you can take as a tax filer to avoid problems. They include knowing what times of day to call the IRS hotline ...