IRS, refund and tax returns

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.
The IRS Has Sent $16.6 Billion in Tax Refunds Two Weeks Into Tax Season 2025
The IRS started accepting 2024 tax returns on Jan. 27, and on Friday the agency posted the statistics so far from tax season 2025. This year's numbers show that the agency has already processed more than 23 million returns and issued more than 8 million tax refunds.
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.
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 know.
Where's my refund? How IRS layoffs could affect your 2025 tax return
The IRS says on the agency’s website that most refunds are issued within 21 days, though some can take longer.
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 period.
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.
When will I get my tax refund 2025? Returns should be on the way soon for early filers.
If your tax return requires extra review or correction, you could be waiting even longer to receive your refund. To check the status of your refund, use the IRS refund tool. Twenty-four hours after you e-file a current-year return. Three or four days after you e-file a prior-year return. Four weeks after you file a paper return.
Could IRS layoffs delay tax refunds for Wisconsinites?
Similarly, most federal refunds are issued within three weeks of electronic filing, according to the IRS. Paper tax returns, meanwhile, can take longer to process on the state and federal level.
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.
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?
Waiting for your Colorado state tax refund? Revenue department now says they won't start accepting returns until late February
The Colorado Department of Revenue says it will be a little longer before their office will be accepting state tax returns.
Tax refunds are starting to hit Oregonians’ bank accounts. Check your status
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Arlington, GA Man Guilty of Filing False Tax Return in Second Federal Fraud Conviction
Reginald Knight, 52, from Georgia, was convicted of filing a false tax return, and is now facing up to three years in prison, ...
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Wondering “Where’s my Refund?” Free tax tool tells you when to expect your payment
Tax refunds are starting to hit bank accounts more frequently and this free IRS tool can help you determine when to expect ...
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Here's What Happens to Your Tax Return if the Government Shuts Down
The US government is once again staring down a potential shutdown, and one that might start a month before tax returns are ...
Where's your tax refund? How to track it, 2024 tax year updates, brackets, deductions
Deductions can make the difference in your tax refund amount. Here's what to know about tax rates for year 2024, how to track ...