IRS, Tax Season

How Mass Layoffs at the IRS Will Affect Tax Season
Kaercher says that risks to the filing season could include delayed tax refunds, inability to answer as many phone calls or help lines, and “there’s a question of whether they retained the right people in house” to quickly solve technical issues should they arise during tax season.
IRS Warns Americans of 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Season Scams
The IRS has released its annual Dirty Dozen list for 2025, warning taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals about common scams.
IRS Tax Season Extension: What should you do to ask for it?
Understanding the intricacies of requesting a tax season extension from the IRS can save you from unnecessary penalties. While not everyone qualifies, knowing the process and requirements can help you manage your tax obligations effectively.
IRS Free File Is Open for the 2025 Tax Season. Are You Eligible?
The IRS’s Free File program is open again this tax season, marking its 23rd year as a free, online tax preparation option for millions of Americans. For 2025, the IRS has made a major expansion to eligibility by raising the income limit to qualify for its free guided tax prep services.
IRS refunds are 32% lower on average so far this tax season
Tax refunds in 2025 are currently running 32% lower than they were a year ago. That gap is expected to close in the coming weeks, though, as returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit begin to be processed.
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 IRS firings are expected to screw up tax season
The IRS said it was firing people it deemed not "critical" to tax filing season. Employees said the cuts would affect tax returns and enforcement.
What is the impact of IRS cuts on tax season?
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Boston police warning residents of common tax scams during tax season
As tax season is upon us, Boston police are warning residents of common tax scams. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself: 1. IRS Imposter Scams. Fraudsters often impe
IRS Issues Warning For These Taxpayer Scams
A new warning from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has taxpayers on high alert as the agency unveils its 2025 Dirty Dozen — a list of the most common and deceptive tax scams that could put financial and personal information at risk.
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What a Government Shutdown in Tax Season Might Mean for You
A government shutdown has never happened during tax season, but some experts predict that certain disruptions are inevitable.
8 common mistakes that can prompt IRS to delay or reject your tax refund
With tax filing season in full swing, there are some common mistakes taxpayers often make that can cause their refund to be delayed or even rejected. “Knowing what to lookout for can help taxpayers be ...
As tax season looms and layoffs are threatened, the IRS acting commissioner is reportedly stepping down, too
The Wall Street Journal reports acting IRS commissioner Douglas O’Donnell will announce his retirement this week. He has been ...
The IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, AP sources say
The IRS is drafting plans to try to cut its workforce of roughly 90,000 people in half through a mix of layoffs, attrition ...
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'They're reckless': Republicans call for deeper IRS budget cuts as tax season chaos looms
If you thought slashing 6,700 jobs at the IRS was a lot, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Years of Republican rhetoric tarring the ...
Will my tax refund be delayed in California by Trump hiring freeze, firings? Experts weigh in
President Donald Trump issued a number of executive orders on his first day in office, including a federal government hiring freeze that took effect one week before the start of tax season. In ...