IRS, refunds and income tax

An IRS hiring freeze could delay income tax refunds; what to know
Taxpayers may be checking their bank accounts or mail, looking for their income tax refund. Here is what to know.
Will the expected IRS staff cuts delay my 2025 tax refund?
Those concerns are valid according to accountants, who are strongly advising people to file early this year, as they could encounter delays, particularly as they get closer to the filing deadline. The Internal Revenue Service began accepting tax returns on Jan. 27 and will continue to do so until April 15, unless a taxpayer asks for an extension.
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?
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?
3 Simple Strategies To Maximize Your IRS Tax Refund
Discover the basics of how the IRS tax refund works. Learn strategies for maximizing them and tips on how to use them wisely.
Income Tax Bill 2025: Refund won't be issued if income tax return is filed after the due date? Check details
In a reply to this, the Income Tax Department clarified that there are no changes in refund provisions. The I-T department has stated that individuals seeking refunds under Chapter XIX of the Income Tax Act,
IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule 2025: When Will Your Refund Arrive?
IRS tax refund may arrive sooner than you think. Here’s a schedule for when you can expect your check or direct deposit.
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?
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 same time last year, total filings down slightly to date.
Major IRS change sparks fears for tax refund delays
IRS changes are sparking fears of delays to refunds and long wait times for help this tax season.
Trump government layoffs could impact IRS, tax refunds, experts say
Tax experts are advising taxpayers to file early to avoid delays as the IRS faces potential layoffs from the Trump administration.
How to figure out when your tax refund will arrive
"If you filed an electronic return, expect a refund and signed up for direct deposit, the IRS says you should get it within ...
Stolen refunds from identity theft is a growing threat for taxpayers. Here's how to protect yourself.
E-filing has made it easier to send your income tax to the IRS and for thieves to target you. Here's how you can be safer and ...
Seeing a deposit from TPG Products SBTPG LLC? Here's what that means for your tax refund
Did you get a mysterious deposit from TPG Products SBTPG LLC in your bank account? It's related to your tax refund. Here's ...
Where is my refund? What Georgians should know about tracking 2025 tax refund
The 2025 tax season has started, and those in Georgia have longer to file than most. Here's what to expect and how to track ...
Individual income tax credits can SHAVE a person's federal income tax liability
Tax Talk explains individual income tax credits. Refundable can bring a tax liability to zero. Non-refundable can't generate ...