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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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

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.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 1d

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.

MiBolsilloColombia on MSN · 18h

What are the hours at which the IRS deposits tax refunds?

If you've already filed your tax return, it's natural to wonder when you'll receive your refund. One of the most common questions is the exact time the IRS makes deposits.

IRS, Direct File and US DOGE Department

The Washington Post on MSN · 3h

People love the IRS’s free tax filing website. Its future is unclear.

That website is IRS Direct File, which was well reviewed but little used in its 2024 debut as a free alternative to online tax prep services like TurboTax. I described Direct File, which lets you file your tax return online directly with the Internal Revenue Service, as proof that government technology can be pleasant to use.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

IRS Direct File: Musk's DOGE Could Cut the Free Tax Filing Program

With the tax deadline fast approaching, the future of the IRS Direct File program—a free tax filing service—remains uncertain as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reassess federal expenditures.

Yahoo · 1d

DOGE proposes cutting US IRS workforce by another 20%

The US DOGE Department is proposing to cut the IRS workforce by an additional 7,000 employees, on top of the 10,000 that have already been fired or taken voluntary buy outs.

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This retirement account is an ‘IOU to the IRS’ — but here’s when it makes sense, expert says

Your pre-tax IRA is subject to future income taxes, depending on your bracket. But it could offer planning opportunities, ...

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US IRS pauses modernization investments to evaluate AI technology

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is taking a "strategic pause" in its technology modernization investments to re-evaluate ...

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Top lawyer at IRS removed amid DOGE push for taxpayer information: Sources

Acting IRS chief counsel William Paul is set to be demoted to his previous role, and replaced by Andrew De Mello, another IRS ...

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DOGE proposes cutting IRS workforce by a total of nearly 20%

The Trump administration and Department of Government Efficiency are proposing a dramatic downsizing of the IRS that would ...

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Trump admin. replaces IRS' top lawyer amid pushback on taxpayer information

The Trump administration has demoted its top Internal Revenue Service lawyer and replaced him after the Department of ...

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Top IRS lawyer pushed aside as DOGE seeks records and 20% staff cuts

The acting chief counsel of the IRS has been removed from his position as Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service seeks access to ...

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Beware of tax scams: IRS unveils 2025 ‘Dirty Dozen’ list as refund season gets underway

Scammers are 'relentless,' according to a new IRS alert listing the 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams. Bad social media advice triggers ...

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Some EV tax credits risk being rejected by IRS on 2024 returns for long list of reasons

The EV tax credit saw a major revamp in 2024, which enabled some buyers to benefit at the point of sale. But some tax ...

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US IRS to re-evaluate modernization investments in light of AI technology

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is taking a "strategic pause" in its technology modernization investments to re-evaluate ...

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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 ...

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