IRS, Tax Refund and return filing season

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.
Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns
In Michigan, 153 probationary IRS employees represented by the union lost their jobs so far, according to the National Treasury Employees Union. The job cuts hit during this year's 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.
With IRS layoffs, will cheating on tax returns increase? Here's what you need to know
A shortage of IRS workers could lead to a bevy of problems for taxpayers. It could also intrigue people to not report their entire income to the IRS.
Could IRS layoffs affect your tax return?
The IRS recently laid off thousands of employees, prompting many taxpayers to wonder, "how will this impact my tax return?"
Will IRS firings affect tax refunds? How to track your refund in Michigan
If you have filed your 2024 tax return, here's a look at how you can track your Michigan, IRS refund, and how IRS firings may affect the timing.
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,
She left McDonald’s for IRS job in KC. Trump firings made her feel like ‘piece of trash’
Kelli McGlothlin blames Elon Musk for the chaos inside the federal government. “If he’d stay out of the stuff, I think we would be fine,” she said.
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'Picked on the wrong person': Mike Lindell says he's being 'attacked' by Trump's IRS
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell revealed that he was being "attacked" by President Donald Trump's Internal Revenue Service — but ...
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IRS adds W-2 and 1095-A docs to online accounts
At the same time, the Internal Revenue Service is planning to close over 100 in-person Taxpayer Assistance Centers.
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DOGE website now ID’s 6 federal offices closing across Michigan, Indian Health Service, IRS among cuts
A trio of offices that provide service to Native American tribes are being cut as part of DOGE efforts to save the government ...
IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn leaked Trump’s tax returns, but we’re now learning how much damage he really did
With Trump again in the White House, the question is, is there another Charles Littlejohn out there somewhere in the deep ...
IRS Agents Are Best Used In Tax Enforcement, Not Immigration
President Trump and his administration are moving quickly to fulfill their promise to carry out mass deportations. Using IRS ...
Where is my refund? Is my payment delayed? Here's how to check your IRS refund status
With approximately 90,000 full-time employees, the IRS stands to lose about 17 percent of its workforce with these projected ...
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IRS Unveils 2025 Dirty Dozen: Top Tax Scams to Watch Out For
The IRS has released its annual Dirty Dozen list, highlighting the most prevalent tax scams threatening taxpayers in 2025.