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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.
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.
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. You can check the status via "Where's My Refund?" on IRS.gov.
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.
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.
Has the IRS started sending out refunds? What to know about your tax return
Most taxpayers receive refunds and money has already started being issued. There are ways to find out information about the status of your filing.
Could the IRS Hiring Freeze Delay Tax Refunds? What We Know
If the IRS experiences staff shortages, the ability to process returns as quickly as in previous years could be in jeopardy.
One of tax return filing season's biggest financial risks isn't an IRS audit
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.
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:
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?
How to avoid delays in IRS refunds this 2025
As the new year unfolds, U.S. taxpayers face the annual task of filing their tax returns with the IRS. While this process can be daunting, understanding key strategies can help ensure a timely and accurate refund.
Tax Breaks: The IRS Is Still Open For Business Edition
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IRS employees accept OPM federal worker buyout; How the 2025 tax season may be affected
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Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS' Direct File — but the free tax program is still available
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Did you receive a higher-than-expected tax bill from the IRS? Here are 3 strategies to bridge the gap
Nobody likes learning about unexpected tax liabilities at the last minute, but paying with cash isn’t your only option.
The IRS tax credit of up to $8,000: see if you qualify to claim it
Some taxpayers may be eligible for a refundable credit of up to $8,000. Here are the requirements and how to apply.
IRS Tax Filing Could Be Upended For Millions of Americans: What To Know
The Direct File program was launched to benefit over 30 million taxpayers and prompted a backlash from commercial tax prep ...