IRS, Tax Season

IRS Tax Season Extension: What should you do to ask for it?
Understanding the intricacies of requesting a tax season extension from the IRS can save you from unnecessary penalties. While not everyone qualifies, knowing the process and requirements can help you manage your tax obligations effectively.
IRS Free File Is Open for the 2025 Tax Season. Are You Eligible?
The IRS’s Free File program is open again this tax season, marking its 23rd year as a free, online tax preparation option for millions of Americans. For 2025, the IRS has made a major expansion to eligibility by raising the income limit to qualify for its free guided tax prep services.
IRS Warns Americans of 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Season Scams
The IRS has released its annual Dirty Dozen list for 2025, warning taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals about common scams.
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.
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?
What is the impact of IRS cuts on tax season?
Last week, the IRS was expected to start laying off more than 6,000 employees. Prior to Oval Office showdown with Zelensky, US Cyber Command halted operations against Russia, report says
Your IRS refund is likely to be late this tax season
The Colorado Department of Revenue has announced further delays in accepting state tax returns, adding to the frustration of taxpayers and accountants.
Boston police warning residents of common tax scams during tax season
As tax season is upon us, Boston police are warning residents of common tax scams. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself: 1. IRS Imposter Scams. Fraudsters often impe
IRS Issues Warning For These Taxpayer Scams
A new warning from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has taxpayers on high alert as the agency unveils its 2025 Dirty Dozen — a list of the most common and deceptive tax scams that could put financial and personal information at risk.
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.
As tax season looms and layoffs are threatened, the IRS acting commissioner is reportedly stepping down, too
The Wall Street Journal reports acting IRS commissioner Douglas O’Donnell will announce his retirement this week. He has been ...
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IRS adds W-2 and 1095 tax documents to online account
The IRS is adding W-2 and 1095 information returns to Individual Online Accounts, but plans to close over 100 in-person ...
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'They're reckless': Republicans call for deeper IRS budget cuts as tax season chaos looms
If you thought slashing 6,700 jobs at the IRS was a lot, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Years of Republican rhetoric tarring the ...
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How much money can you expect from the IRS refund this 2025?
The 2025 tax season has commenced with a slower start than anticipated, yet tax refunds are steadily reaching taxpayers.
What is my tax bracket? New federal income tax brackets for 2024, 2025 tax seasons
If you haven't filed yet, you might want to know that there are new federal income tax brackets for tax year 2024. Every year ...
President Trump is slashing funds to US government services like the IRS — here’s why this tax season could be 'extremely risky' for Americans
President Donald Trump — looking to slash funding of government agencies — ordered a hiring freeze on federal civilian ...