IRS, refunds and Tax season

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.
Where's my refund?: What to know about the status of your tax refund amid IRS layoffs
Tax season is here again in the United States and as millions of Americans file their 2024 taxes with the Internal Revenue Service, one of the questions most often asked is “Where is my refund?” The 2025 season officially kicked off January 27 and the IRS expects more than 140 million tax returns to be filed by the April 15 tax deadline.
Can IRS Layoffs Affect Your Tax Refund? Here's What To Know
With layoffs affecting as many as 6,000 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) workers reportedly underway, anxiety has heightened for Americans eager to receive refunds near the midway point of tax filing season.
Where’s your refund? How to check IRS tax return status; when to expect your return
There are many factors that play in to when you'll receive your federal tax refund. Here's when to expect it and how to check the status of your return.
When will I get my IRS refund after filing my taxes? What to know
Here's what you need to know about when you'll get your IRS refund after filing your 2024 taxes, from timeline to how to check your status and more.
How IRS firings are expected to screw up tax season
The IRS fired probationary workers this week, claiming they weren't critical to tax filing season.The agency had already been struggling in recent years to keep up with tax return processing.One expert said there's no way to cut a large number of workers without affecting filing season.
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.
How Trump’s IRS layoffs could affect taxpayers and refunds this season
The tax agency is laying off 7,000 employees, but there are protections for taxpayers whose refund payments are delayed.
Pittsburgh area tax expert preaches patience this season amid recent IRS layoffs
As the Trump Administration laid off thousands of IRS employees right in the middle of tax season, it may take longer for you to get a return.
Will the IRS layoffs impact my tax return? Pittsburgh tax expert explains
With the news of the Trump Administration laying off thousands of IRS employees across the country, it has many asking how it will affect their tax returns. KDKA's Barry Pintar spoke with a Pittsburgh area tax expert about what you can expect.
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Where is your tax refund? The best option to get your refund faster
The IRS provides several ways to get your tax refund fast. Here's what the IRS suggests to get your money sooner.
How The IRS Layoffs Could Affect Your Tax Refund
The recent Internal Revenue Service layoffs could delay or cause mistakes in taxpayers' refunds, but turning in their 2024 tax refunds timely, correctly, and electronically could prevent issues. As ...