IRS, refunds and income tax

Will the IRS layoffs affect my tax return? Here's how to check your refund status
Tennesseans may see longer process times on their 2025 tax returns after thousands IRS employees face layoffs. Here's what to know.
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?
Will the expected IRS staff cuts delay my 2025 tax refund?
Those concerns are valid according to accountants, who are strongly advising people to file early this year, as they could encounter delays, particularly as they get closer to the filing deadline. The Internal Revenue Service began accepting tax returns on Jan. 27 and will continue to do so until April 15, unless a taxpayer asks for an extension.
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.
Where's my refund?: What to know about the status of your tax refund amid IRS layoffs
Tax season officially started January 27 and the IRS expects more than 140 million tax returns to be filed by the April 15 tax deadline. So how long will it take to get your refund?
Here’s When You Can Expect Your IRS Tax Refund and How You Can Track It
There are three status updates which the taxpayer might see: “received return,” “refund approved,” or “refund sent.” If the refund has been sent, it could be up to 5 days before the money shows up in your bank account or a few weeks before your check has been received.
Where's my refund? IRS tax refund schedule 2025: How to track my state refund?
Wondering where's my refund or how to track my state refund? Or how to file my taxes for free? Here's IRS tax refund schedule for 2025, what to know
File Your Tax Return for Free: How the IRS Free File Program Really Works
With the 2025 tax season underway, the IRS' Free File could be just what you need to get your taxes done early and for $0.
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.
How The IRS Layoffs Could Affect Your Tax Refund
The recent Internal Revenue Service layoffs could delay or cause mistakes in taxpayers' refunds, but filing your taxes soon, correctly and electronically could prevent these issues
Could IRS layoffs delay tax refunds for Wisconsinites?
More than 140 million Americans are expected to file tax returns this year, the IRS says. How could impending layoffs at the agency impact processing?
IRS expanded its free tax filing tool after successful pilot. Some Republicans want to kill it.
Illinois is one of 25 states participating in the Direct File program, but a number of senators say the program is too pricey ...
Here’s what Pa. residents' paychecks would look like without federal income tax
President Donald Trump has suggested getting rid of a federal income tax. Here's what paychecks nationwide would look like, ...
Pittsburgh area tax expert preaches patience this season amid recent IRS layoffs
As the Trump Administration laid off thousands of IRS employees right in the middle of tax season, it may take longer for you to get a return.