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How IRS Tax Refunds Will Be Impacted by Mass Layoffs
The layoffs, which have been directed by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire and "special government employee" Elon Musk, have sparked concerns among experts who fear that the IRS won't be able to process Americans' tax refunds as quickly as usual this year.
Number of IRS tax refunds increases this year
In 2025, the IRS has issued over $124 billion in tax refunds, marking an 8.1% increase from the previous year. This surge in refunds comes despite fewer tax returns being filed, attributed to inflation adjustments and new deductions.
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.
IRS says time is running out to claim 2021 tax refunds
As the April 15 filing deadline looms, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that after three years, any unclaimed 2021 tax year refunds go to the U.S. Treasury.
Unclaimed IRS refunds: Over $1 billion awaits taxpayers
The IRS has announced that over $1 billion in tax refunds from the 2021 fiscal year remain unclaimed. With a deadline looming in 2025, eligible taxpayers still have a chance to claim their refunds. Discover who stands to gain the most and why some missed out on their refunds.
IRS Issues Payment Reminder To Retirees
Retirees of a certain age with 401ks, IRAs and other workplace retirement funds must take required minimum distributions or ...
Big problem emerges in IRS return-to-office mandate: Not enough desks
The Internal Revenue Service ordered customer service employees back to the office. There was just one problem: not enough ...
White House mum on External Revenue Service launch as Trump mounts trade war
Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office directing the Commerce Department to begin formulating plans for standing up the agency.
Elon Musk DOGE Update for March 14: IRS and USPS Agree to Major Cuts
The Internal Revenue Service and the United States Postal Service have agreed to major cuts directed by Elon Musk's ...
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IRS owes millions to DC, Maryland & Virginia taxpayers - claim yours now
Taxpayers in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia could be missing out on millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds from the IRS, and ...
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IRS Publishes New ACA Reporting Guidance for Employer Distribution of 1095-B and 1095-C
On February 21, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released Notice 2025-15, providing guidance to employers and insurers regarding ...
Richest Americans, big businesses might welcome IRS cuts, officials say
The IRS terminated about 7 percent of its roughly 100,000-person workforce in February, including at least 5,000 in the ...