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.
Tax season opens! Do you have to file taxes? Why you may want to even if you don't.
Not everyone is required to file taxes, but most Americans must and probably will submit a return. Some will even do so today, the first day the IRS is accepting and processing returns this tax season.
IRS workers involved in 2025 tax season can’t take ‘buyout’ offer until May
IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration until May 15th, according to a letter sent Wednesday to all IRS employees.
How Trump’s IRS Initiatives Could Harm Tax Filing Season
And the potential loss of expertise in information technology and cybersecurity could put both agency efficiency and taxpayer information at risk.
Tax season: How to avoid scams and how the IRS is making filing easier with new tools
The tax filing season kicked off on Jan 27, with the Internal Revenue Service accepting returns. Taxpayers could face problems from scammers.
Tax season: How long it will take to get your refund this year
The IRS cautions taxpayers not to rely on receiving a refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills.
Tax season has begun. Here’s when you’ll get your refund
Tax season is underway. The IRS has debuted a new online tool to help taxpayers check the status of any refund they may be entitled to.
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?
Dude, where’s my refund? Here’s when you should receive your tax refund from the IRS
Most taxpayers can expect to receive their refund in a matter of weeks. We’ll show you how you can check up on the status of your tax refund.
Where's My Refund? How To Check Tax Return Latest
Many American taxpayers are likely to be eagerly awaiting their tax refunds by this time of the year, when reimbursements are made by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for any excess amount paid to the federal government.
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.
As Tax Filing Season Kicks Off, Early Data Suggests A Slow Start
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IRS employees accept OPM federal worker buyout; How the 2025 tax season may be affected
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The 2025 Tax Season Is Underway. 3 Tips to Make It a Smooth One
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I'm a Financial Advisor—Here's 3 Tips to Get Organized for Tax Season
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Entergy to host free tax-prep services for its customers
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All About VITA, The IRS Program Assists Eligible Taxpayers With Free Tax Prep
The VITA program, which the IRS administers, began after the Tax Reform Act of 1969 and provides free tax filing assistance ...
8 CPAs share their No. 1 piece of advice for this tax season and beyond
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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.