IRS, Tax Return and My Refund

Where’s My Refund? Will DOGE IRS Layoffs Affect Tax Refund Timing?
Experts warn that filing close to the deadline or submitting a return with errors is a recipe for delay. During tax season, IRS employees wear a lot of hats. Filing a paper return or having your return flagged will likely lead to longer wait times.
IRS refunds are 32% lower on average so far this tax season
Tax refunds in 2025 are currently running 32% lower than they were a year ago. That gap is expected to close in the coming weeks, though, as returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit begin to be processed.
The IRS Can Seize Your Tax Refund: Here's Who's Impacted
Wondering "Where is my tax refund?" Your IRS refund status could be affected if you owe child support, student loans or taxes.
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?
Tax Brackets 2025 and IRS Tax Refund: How much will you get and when? Full IRS income tax refund schedule explained
Tax brackets 2025 have been updated, impacting how much you owe or get refunded this year. Understanding the IRS tax refund amounts 2025 and the IRS income tax refund schedule can help you estimate when you'll receive your refund.
IRS tax refund schedule 2025: How to track your status and avoid delays
Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.
Where is your 2025 tax refund? IRS layoffs could affect when you receive your refund
Recent IRS layoffs are the latest federal cuts, but will they impact when you get your tax refund? Yes, they might. Here's what we know.
With up to 15,000 IRS workers facing layoffs, is now the time to cheat on your taxes?
According to The Wall Street Journal, the standard deduction for this year’s taxes is $15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly. That’s up from $14,600 and $29,200 from last year. For a charitable donation of $250 or more, get proper documentation.
IRS data shows the average 2025 tax refund is down 32%, but there’s a catch
A quick glance at the latest 2025 tax refund numbers may be cause for concern for those who haven’t filed yet, but the Internal Revenue Service says there’s a good reason why certain numbers are down.
Getting a tax refund this year? It might be bigger than you expect
If you're expecting an IRS refund this year on your federal taxes, you might get an unexpected boost if your pay didn't.
Will IRS firings affect tax refunds? How to track your refund in Michigan
If you have filed your 2024 tax return, here's a look at how you can track your Michigan, IRS refund, and how DOGE IRS firings may affect the timing.
Former IRS contractor who leaked Trump tax returns also spilled info on 405K others
A former IRS contractor who leaked President Donald Trump's tax returns also divulged information about more than 405,000 ...
You might not get a tax refund, even if extra money was withheld in 2024; See why
Some taxpayers won't get tax refunds on their 2024 returns, even if they had extra money withheld from their paychecks. There ...
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Ghost Tax Preparers Can Steal Your Refund and Leave You in Hot Water With the IRS
Tax season is scary enough without having to worry about a ghost preparer taking off with your refund. A ghost tax preparer ...
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 ...
Hundreds of IRS employees fired in Philadelphia; will federal layoffs impact your refund?
Several hundred IRS employees in Philadelphia have been fired, which could impact the timeliness of your refund.