Tax season: How to avoid scams and how the IRS is making filing easier with new tools
The tax filing season kicked off on Jan 27, with the Internal Revenue Service accepting returns. Taxpayers could face problems from scammers.
Don’t Worry, the IRS Won’t Empty Out–at Least During Tax Season
Amid the Trump administration’s sweeping and at times chaotic campaign to shrink the size of government and trim head count, a segment of the federal workforce that is critical this time of year is being told they have to stay on the job: the IRS staffers who support the tax-filing process.
IRS Unveils Key Changes for 2025 Tax Season: What You Need to Know
The IRS has set January 27 as the start of the 2025 tax season, with significant updates aimed at enhancing taxpayer experience. Discover how these changes, backed by substantial funding, could impact your tax filing process.
IRS workers involved in 2025 tax season can't take buyout until after the taxpayer filing deadline
IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration until after the taxpayer filing deadline, according to a letter sent Wednesday to IRS employees.
Tax season 2025: Some IRS employees can't take government buyout until May
Some government employees who work for the Internal Revenue Service and choose to take the so-called "buyout" offered by the White House, will have to stick around through tax season 2025, according to an email viewed by Axios.
When does tax filing season start? Here's when the IRS will start processing returns
Here's a look at key dates in the tax filing season, including deadlines to file, when to request extensions and how long until you get your refund.
IRS and CASST unveil 2025 Tax Season changes to combat fraud
In a bid to safeguard taxpayers and tax professionals, the IRS and CASST have announced significant changes for the 2025 tax season. These updates aim to curb fraudulent activities, with a focus on a new fuel tax credit declaration and enhanced scrutiny of 'other withholdings' claims.
How Trump’s IRS Initiatives Could Harm Tax Filing Season
And the potential loss of expertise in information technology and cybersecurity could put both agency efficiency and taxpayer information at risk.
Could Trump's IRS policies harm tax filing season and delay your refund?
It’s the time of year that everyone enjoys least: tax filing season. But, adding to this year’s anxieties are Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting various federal agencies, and the potential effect on taxpayer returns.
IRS confirms when the first refunds of this 2025 tax season will arrive
The IRS has outlined essential dates and guidelines to ensure you receive your funds without unnecessary delays.
Where's my tax refund? There's an IRS app for that. Here's what to know.
For the 2023 tax season, the IRS processed 163,515,000 returns, resulting in an average refund of $3,170, a slight increase from the previous season's average of $3,145. With inflation and skyrocketing prices hitting everything from grocery staples like eggs to other basics like gas,
Tax season: Here’s what you can do if your W-2 is wrong or never arrives
Now that tax season is here, millions of Americans are gathering their financial records to file their returns. You can get your return fast by filing early, but what if you receive a W-2 that is ...
IRS Offers Up To $8,000 Tax Credit: Who's Eligible And How Much Can You Get
The EITC is designed to help low to moderate-income workers by reducing their tax liability and often increasing their ...
Where's My Refund? How To Check Tax Return Latest
Many American taxpayers are likely to be eagerly awaiting their tax refunds by this time of the year, when reimbursements are made by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for any excess amount paid to ...
Where is my refund? How to check your 2025 tax refund status, key filing dates to remember
The 2025 tax season is underway, with the IRS now accepting returns. Here's when you can expect a refund and how to check ...