Tax Refunds, IRS

Tax Refunds: 3 Ways the IRS Can Alter Yours and 2 Things You Can Change
Despite the similar-sounding names, returns and refunds are hugely different, yet hugely important aspects of the tax filing season. Your return is what you file with the IRS list
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?
How much can the average tax refund earn in a CD?
The average tax refund could bring you a few thousand dollars this year. Here's how much it could earn in a CD.
IRS Gives Tax Refund Update as Over $100B Returned
According to the latest data from the IRS, $102.253 billion has been refunded to taxpayers so far this filing season, which began on January 27. The amount taxpayers are getting has increased too. The average refund amount has increased from $3,213 in 2024 to $3,453—a boost of $240.
IRS is accepting tax returns: Here’s the fastest way to get your refund
There are five different routes to choose from when it comes to getting your refund, as listed on the IRS website: Out of all those options, direct depositing the “is the fastest way to get your refund,” the IRS said. You can also “split your refund” between three bank accounts, if desired.
Americans have the ‘tax scaries’—but good news is waiting as the average refund goes up 7.5%
Tax season brings 1 in 3 Americans to tears, but with IRS data indicating above-average refunds, the stress might be worth it.
Tax Filing Season Statistics Show Drops In Filing, Processing And Tax Refunds
IRS data continues to suggest that taxpayers are not excited about filing this tax season. Statistics are down in every category—from filing to processing to tax refunds.
Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns
The IRS has issued more than 29.6 million individual income tax refunds through Feb. 21, up 2.3% from a year ago.
TAX SEASON | How to use the IRS 'Where's My Refund?' tool
The IRS issued a reminder this week to taxpayers that agency has a "Where's My Refund?" tool to make the tracking process easy.
Why IRS tax refunds could be more in 2025 with 140 million expected to file by April 15
A new report suggests federal income tax refunds in 2025 could be among the highest in recent years. The report released by Oxford Economics on Monday said that it would be a “favorable” season for taxpayers,
2025 tax season off to slow start amid federal layoffs, hiring freeze. Will refunds be affected? What to know
The 2025 tax season is in full swing, but the IRS is seeing fewer returns so far. Here's some things that could be causing it.
Tax Filing Season Statistics Suggests Taxpayers Are Still Waiting To File
The IRS has apparently given up on excuses. After three weeks of offering an explanation for the lower numbers, explaining ...
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5 tax scams to watch for this tax season — and how to stay safe
Anyone with a phone or an email address knows financial scammers are relentless — and tax season is perhaps the worst time of ...
Will my tax refund be delayed in California by Trump hiring freeze, firings? Experts weigh in
Tax processing by the California Franchise Tax Board has not been affected so far by the federal government hiring freeze or ...
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Tax refunds in 2025 so far about one-third lower than last year. Here's why.
With tax season well underway, early data on the average tax refund shows that Americans are receiving about one-third less than they did a year earlier. The average refund check in 2025 ...
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IRS said to be planning to lay off half of workforce
The IRS headquarters in Washington, D.C. The Internal Revenue Service is reportedly making plans to lay off up to half of its 90,000-person workforce. The Associated Press reported the layoffs would ...
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IRS could cut half of its workforce: Consequences for taxpayers
The IRS is facing a significant workforce reduction, potentially impacting tax collection and refund processing.