IRS Tax Refunds Warning Issued Over Cuts

IRS shares the fastest way to track your tax refund
As the 2025 tax season unfolds, many Americans are eager to track their IRS tax refunds. Understanding the process and knowing how to access your refund status can make a significant difference in financial planning.
Here's the average tax refund for 2025 filers so far, according to IRS
The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year, going from $3,213 in 2024 to $3,453 so far in 2025. The average direct deposit refund was also up by 7.1% from last year – at an average of $3,505. The IRS began accepting tax returns on January 27, 2025.
IRS Tax Refunds Warning Issued Over Cuts: 'Profound Effects'
A joint letter signed by 130 Democratic lawmakers has denounced planned staffing reductions at the federal agency.
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?
Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns
The IRS has issued more than 29.6 million individual income tax refunds through Feb. 21, up 2.3% from a year ago.
Fewer IRS returns... Delays in your tax refund or what's going on this 2025
As tax season unfolds in 2025, taxpayers are experiencing unexpected delays in their refunds. With 7.7% fewer returns received by the IRS, several factors are contributing to this slowdown.
IRS Gives Tax Refund Update as Over $100B Returned
A tax refund is when a reimbursement is made to a taxpayer for any excess amount paid in taxes to the federal or state government. The IRS issues billions of dolla
IRS Warning: 7 Mistakes That'll Mess Up Your Tax Returns
Even the smallest or most obvious mistakes can seriously mess up your tax returns, and the IRS has highlighted a few that you'll want to avoid at all costs. The 2025 tax filing season is in full swing,
Certain details on your IRS tax return reduce your refund, know which ones
The IRS has announced that some taxpayers may receive a smaller refund or none at all in 2025. Understanding the reasons behind this can help you manage your expectations and finances effectively.
Warnings Issued On IRS Tax Refund Delays
"Reduced staffing could slow the processing of returns, leading to potential refund delays for some taxpayers," one tax expert told Newsweek.
When is the last day to file taxes? See 2025 tax deadline, how to track your refund
The deadline to file taxes is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. If April 15 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, Tax Day is the next business day.Americans residing overseas have an extended deadline ...
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Exact date of when your IRS refund will arrive, based on your return
Anticipation of a potential IRS tax refund is always good news. Find out when yours arrives based on the date you filed your ...
Where is my refund? Here's how to check the status of your refund in Pennsylvania
Filed your federal and state returns, and still looking for your refund? Here's how you can check the status of your refund ...
Where is my refund? Here's how to check the status of your tax refund in Delaware
If you have already filed your income tax returns, here's how you can check the status of your federal and state tax refund in Delaware.
2025 tax season off to slow start amid federal layoffs, hiring freeze. Will refunds be affected? What to know
The 2025 tax season is in full swing, but the IRS is seeing fewer returns so far. Here's some things that could be causing it.