IRS, tax refunds

Where’s my refund? What do IRS layoffs mean for my money?
The IRS said taxpayers should not call the agency about their refund status unless the “Where’s My Refund?” tool recommends you call. You can find the agency’s phone numbers and other help options at irs.gov/help/let-us-help-you.
IRS Layoffs Have Arrived: Here's What It Might Mean for Your Tax Returns
Thousands of workers are set to be out of a job at the IRS with just under two months left in the tax filing season.
This Is How Trump's IRS Layoffs Could Affect Your Taxes
The Trump administration has fired more than 6,000 IRS employees in the middle of tax season and there are more to come.
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.
Early tax season still sluggish, while some applaud Trump's call to abolish the IRS
IRS is cutting thousands of jobs, which some say will potentially create headaches for taxpayers. Tax refunds are down so far, but IRS attributes some decline to the calendar. Wild sound bites and bantering about taxes fill the air now,
Where's my refund? Potential IRS layoffs may delay tax return process. 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.
IRS, Treasury can cancel your tax refunds for these reasons: What to know
While most federal filers can expect to get their refunds with 21 days of filing some taxpayers may only get a portion of the money back, and others won’t see a penny. Here's why.
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.
How the IRS hiring freeze, mass layoffs could affect your taxes this year
The Trump administration began firing more than 6,000 IRS employees last week. The agency is also under a hiring freeze amid the busy tax season.

IRS, Retirement

Trump admin IRS cuts 'don't add up,' former commissioners write in op-ed
Seven former commissioners of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have spoken out against what they call "aggressive" cuts to ...
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 ...
Pittsburgh based IRS agent speaks out after firing, "People are not going to benefit from these cuts."
The Pittsburgh-based IRS agent was let go just prior to his one-year work anniversary and was working with companies to ...
IRS Employees Told To Comply With DOGE ‘Accomplishments’ Demand
The leaders of several agencies dealing with law enforcement and national security issues, including the FBI, Department of ...
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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 ...
Trump’s pick to lead the IRS hangs in limbo over delayed paperwork
President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next IRS commissioner, former Missouri GOP Rep. Billy Long, faces continued delay ...
How to create an online account at IRS to get transcripts, make payments, more
By creating an online account, you can avoid the need to call the IRS for all sorts of questions. And you can make a variety ...
IRS Employees Told They Must Respond to Musk’s Bizarre Email by Midnight
U.S. Treasury employees may need to respond now to Musk’s email, but leaders at other agencies have told their workers to ...