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Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns
In Michigan, 153 probationary IRS employees represented by the union have lost their jobs so far, according to the National Treasury Employees Union. The job cuts hit during this year's tax season.
Tax Refunds: 3 Ways the IRS Can Alter Yours and 2 Things You Can Change
Despite the similar-sounding names, returns and refunds are hugely different, yet hugely important aspects of the tax filing season. Your return is what you file with the IRS list
Your 2025 tax refund could be larger than you think, latest IRS numbers show payments are up
While refunds are up, the number of people who’ve filed already is down compared to 2024. The IRS has received 42.7 million returns in 2025, down 4.2 percent compared to this time last year. Even with the number of returns not keeping pace with 2024, the total number of refunds issued so far (29.6 million) is up 2.3 percent.
Where is your refund? Bigger IRS tax refunds could be coming this year
Tax bracket changes could mean more refund money this year. Here's what to know and how to get your refund quicker.
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
Will IRS firings affect tax refunds? How to track your refund in Michigan
If you have filed your 2024 tax return, here's a look at how you can track your Michigan, IRS refund, and how IRS firings may affect the timing.
When should you have filed your return with the IRS to receive the refund in March?
While the Oscars may have their winners, many Americans are set to receive a more impactful reward: the 2025 Tax Refund. This financial boost, courtesy of the IRS, is a result of overpaid taxes and could be a significant benefit for eligible citizens.
Average tax refund now 7.5% higher than last year; see how much Americans are getting back
Through Feb. 21, the latest date currently available on the IRS website, the agency has issued 29,615,000 refunds, roughly ...
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.
Tax refunds in 2025 so far about one-third lower than last year. Here's why.
IRS data shows that the average refund check so far is about $2,200, or $1,000 less than a year earlier. Here's what experts ...
5 tax scams to watch for this tax season — and how to stay safe
Anyone with a phone or an email address knows financial scammers are relentless — and tax season is perhaps the worst time of ...
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Expecting a Tax Refund? Here's Why You Should Save It, Says This Expert
In a high-yield savings account, you'll also earn interest on your tax refund, even if it's the only financial contribution ...
Tax refunds won’t be given to these people: Here’s why
The IRS website explains how those with delinquent federal taxes — in other words, debts owed to government organizations — ...
Should you use your tax refund to pay off debt?
If you haven’t filed your tax return yet, you can use a tax calculator to estimate your federal refund. Gather paystubs, tax ...
Tax Filing Season Statistics Suggests Taxpayers Are Still Waiting To File
The IRS has apparently given up on excuses. After three weeks of offering an explanation for the lower numbers, explaining ...