File Taxes for Free: How the IRS Free File Program Really Works
With the 2025 tax season underway, Free File could be just what you need to get your taxes done early and only for $0.
Could IRS Tax Refunds Be Delayed by Trump's Policies?
President Donald Trump's executive orders have raised concerns over potential delays in tax refunds during the 2025 filing season.
Millions More People Can Now File Taxes Directly to the IRS — for Free
IRS Direct File is back again this year with significantly expanded eligibility despite confusion over whether Elon Musk had “deleted” it. (He didn’t.)
IRS federal tax return filing deadline is April 15 — unless you get an extension
April 15 is the filing deadline for 2024 federal income tax returns for most people. Others in states hit by disasters have until May 1 or Oct. 15.
Tax Season 2025: Here Are the IRS' First Stats on Returns Filed and Refunds Issued
On Friday, the IRS released initial statistics comparing the end of January 2025 with early February 2024. As of Feb. 7, 2025, the IRS has processed 11.7 million federal income tax returns, down by 15.8% from the 13.9 million it processed in early February of last year.
Early tax refunds arriving now, but IRS saw far fewer returns filed in first week
IRS processed 15.8% fewer income tax returns in the first week of the 2025 tax season than it did a year ago. Why? What does that mean for refunds?
The IRS has issued 3.2 million tax refunds this year. Here’s the average payment
The IRS has issued 3.2 million refunds for the 2025 filing season so far. As of Jan. 31, the average refund amount was $1,928, which covers the first four days of the filing season. The agency sends most refunds in less than 21 days.
IRS tax refunds: Trump’s executive orders may delay when you get your money; what to know
The IRS expects over 140 million individual tax returns for tax year 2024 to be filed between Jan. 27 and Apr. 15, meaning if delays do occur, millions could be impacted.
What's the deadline for the IRS to issue tax refunds?
Navigating the complexities of tax refunds can be daunting, but understanding the IRS deadlines is crucial. Learn about the timelines and exceptions that could impact your ability to claim a refund.
IRS employees accept OPM federal worker buyout; How the 2025 tax season may be affected
The deadline for federal workers to accept OPM's buyout offer was on Feb. 6, but terms of resignation are different for IRS ...
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That being said, unfiled and unpaid taxes could eventually catch up to you one day. The IRS could garnish your wages if you ...
Some IRS employees told they can’t take federal buyout until after tax filing deadline
IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration ...
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Will Trump’s federal hiring freeze affect IRS tax returns?
President Trump signed an executive order last month enacting a hiring freeze for federal employees. The memorandum is set to ...
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Filing a Tax Extension in 2025? We Explain All the Money You Delay if You Do
If you don't think you can finish filing your income taxes by the April 15 deadline, you have options. To start, you can file ...
‘Where's my refund?' How to check the status of your federal tax refund
If you’ve filed your tax return and you’re eager for your refund, here’s how to check the status of your payment. Find out ...
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Start Over with the IRS
The Fresh Start program was designed to give taxpayers who owed substantial ... The IRS may also take other actions while your offer is pending, including: Filing notice of federal tax lien ...
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How to find your $1,400 IRS stimulus check ONLINE
The American Rescue Plan, enacted in 2021, aimed to provide financial relief to Americans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.