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?
Where's My Tax Refund? IRS Timelines and How To Check
If you submit a complete and accurate paper tax return, you can expect your refund within six to eight weeks from the date the IRS receives it. For electronic returns, your refund will typically be issued in under three weeks, and even faster if you select direct deposit.
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.
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.
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 ...
Tax Treatment Of Medical Family Leave Programs - Refund Opportunity
Mandatory state paid medical and family leave programs (PMFL) have been generating federal tax confusion. In January of 2024, ...
Tax refund loans can provide quick cash, but there's also risks
Tax refund loans provide fast cash while you wait for the rest of your refund, but tax preparation costs can outweigh the ...
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.