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How IRS firings are expected to screw up tax season
The IRS said it was firing people it deemed not "critical" to tax filing season. Employees said the cuts would affect tax returns and enforcement.
Here's how IRS layoffs could impact your tax filing and refund this season
Thousands of IRS employees are expected to lose their jobs as Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, continues cuts to federal spending.
IRS warns taxpayers of ‘significant changes’ this tax season: Here’s why
From standard deductions to adoption credits, the IRS has announced major updates that could impact your tax return this year.
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.
Tax season is in full swing. Here's what you need to prepare.
The fastest way to get your tax refund is through direct deposit, which the IRS can send to a bank account, banking app or reloadable debit card. Electronic refunds are 16 times less likely to be lost, stolen or uncashed compared to paper checks, according to the U.S. Treasury Department.
I.R.S. Fires 6,700 Employees Amid Tax Filing Season
The layoffs at the Internal Revenue Service came alongside additional firings at the Transportation Security Administration and the C.I.A.
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.
Tax Filing Season Statistics Still Point To Sluggish Start
Early filing data reflects a nearly 8% downturn in tax returns received compared to the prior year. That’s on top of a 14% dip last week.
Don't wait to file your taxes this season, experts say. Here's why
Nearly one-third of Americans procrastinate filing their taxes. But here’s why you shouldn’t wait this season, experts say.
Data: Taxpayers missing out on chance to file for free
By Elizabeth Renter, NerdWallet Free File is a program that allows the majority of taxpayers to file their federal income tax returns for free through participating software companies. But the service remains woefully underused.
How to request a tax deferral if you are unable to file taxes
Navigating the complexities of tax season can be daunting, especially if you're unable to file your taxes by the April 15 deadline. Fortunately, the IRS offers a solution: a tax filing extension.
Trump officials want to rewrite tax season. Cross your fingers and file like normal, experts say.
DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS altogether. But filing a ...
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 ...
Tax season 2025: All the deadlines taxpayers should know
This is the big one. April 15 is the deadline to file your federal income tax return for 2024 unless you request an extension ...
5 Ways to Make Tax Season Easier
Avoid common tax season pitfalls with these expert strategies to streamline communication, stay organized, and stress less.
Will IRS layoffs affect tax returns? Seth Moulton says submit your taxes “ASAP”
IRS layoffs are expected to bring disruptions to a busy tax season; experts and politicians say it is even more important to ...
IRS layoffs could hurt revenue collection and foil efforts to go after rich tax dodgers, experts say
Experts say the layoffs of roughly 7,000 IRS probationary workers likely mean the end of the agency's plans to go after ...
What is the IRS 90-day tax rule and how does it work?
The IRS 90-day rule offers crucial protection to taxpayers, providing a clear timeline and process for disputing tax ...