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Layoffs to hit IRS

US IRS prepares to lay off thousands of workers, sources say

The move that could squeeze resources at the tax-collecting agency during the critical tax-filing season, two people familiar with the matter said.

The Daily Beast on MSN · 5h

IRS Gets Ready to Lay Off Thousands Following DOGE Visit

The Internal Revenue Service is reportedly preparing to lay off thousands of its workers during its busiest time of year: tax season.The agency, which has more than 100,000 employees, is planning to begin layoffs as early as next week,

The Washington Post on MSN · 10h

Layoffs to hit IRS as DOGE targets tax collections

Several people briefed on the matter said cuts to the IRS cuts numbering in the thousands. One target is tax collections.

IRS, Tax and refund

Average 2025 tax refunds are up by more than $300, IRS says

The IRS began processing tax returns on Jan. 27 and says the number of returns are down compared to this time last year, but average refund amounts are up.

CNET on MSN · 8h

The IRS Has Sent $16.6 Billion in Tax Refunds Two Weeks Into Tax Season 2025

On Friday, the IRS released its second week of statistics comparing Feb. 9, 2024, and Feb. 7, 2025. The IRS has processed 23.5 million federal income tax returns, down by 7.6% from the 25.4 million it processed early February of last year.

MarketWatch · 1d

Tax Tip - What you need to know for the 2025 tax-filing season

OTTAWA, ON, /CNW/ - Tax season is almost here! Whether you're a seasoned filer or it's your first time, having the essential information c

IRS Workers Accept Trump’s Federal Buyout Proposal

Thousands of Internal Revenue Service workers have accepted President Donald Trump's federal buyout offer that was extended ...

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What is the IRS three-year rule and how does it affect your taxes?

The three-year rule could play a role in your ability to claim tax money that you're owed by the IRS. Pamela Albin Moore/ .

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Fact Check: No evidence 1,500 IRS agents resigned after Trump border remark

There is no evidence that 1,500 Internal Revenue Services (IRS) employees resigned after U.S. President Donald Trump said he ...

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IRS employees accept OPM federal worker buyout; How the 2025 tax season may be affected

The deadline for federal workers to accept OPM's buyout offer was on Feb. 6, but terms of resignation are different for IRS ...

2025 tax season scam: $1,400 texts from IRS are phishing attempts, BBB says

Scammers target potential victims through a text messaging scheme that claims the target is entitled to a $1,400 stimulus ...

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Inside The ‘Bizarre’ Meeting Where DOGE Requested ‘Extensive System Access’ At IRS

The Treasury source said the DOGE staffers who have made contact at the department have been focused on “ROI,” or return on ...

CNET on MSN1d

IRS to Taxpayers: Choose Your Tax Preparer Wisely to Safeguard Sensitive Information

The IRS issues a news release urging taxpayers to be careful with their information by choosing a reliable tax preparer and ...

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IRS Special Agent Was Shocked A Woman Would Fake Having Cancer—But She Did

For years, Amanda Riley faked having cancer. But law enforcement, including IRS Criminal Investigation, helped put a stop to ...

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