The IRS Layoffs Could Affect Your Tax Refund

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.
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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.
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IRS: Average tax refund now up nearly 20% from last year
Through Feb. 7, the latest date currently available on the IRS website, the agency has issued 8,052,000 refunds, which is roughly 7.6% more than the 7,483,000 that had been issued by this time last year, according to the latest IRS data.
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.
Where's my refund? Will IRS layoffs impact your tax return processing? How to check status
If you're looking to save some extra money or maybe pay off some debt, a tax refund could help. Here's how to track your tax refund.
Will the expected IRS cuts delay my 2025 tax refund?
Tax filing season is upon us, and some people are worried it may take longer to get their refunds as President Trump says he intends to make significant cuts to the IRS during its busy period. Tax experts say these concerns are valid and that it's more important than ever to file early this year,
IRS Tax Return: Will IRS layoffs delay refund, affect revenue collection?
Tax refunds may be delayed due to IRS staffing cuts, prompting experts to urge early filing. Meanwhile, layoffs of 7,000 IRS workers could weaken tax enforcement, with a Congressional Budget Office report warning that funding cuts may significantly reduce federal revenue and increase the deficit.
Where's My Tax Refund? IRS Timelines and How To Check
Newsweek has put together everything you need to know about getting your tax refund, from how long you need to wait, to the best and fastest methods for seeing your money in the b
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Where's my refund? How latest IRS layoffs could impact your tax return
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