IRS, tax filing

Average tax refunds are up in 2025 so far, total early returns down
The average tax refund amount is higher than it was last year at this time, according to a batch of data released by the IRS late last week.
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.
So far, IRS upheaval has not tripped up tax filing and refund issuance, tax pros say
The Internal Revenue Service has been in a state of turmoil ever since members of the Department of Government Efficiency embedded in the agency during tax filing season — aka the IRS’ busiest time of the 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.
IRS Gives Tax Refund Update as Over $100B Returned
According to the latest data from the IRS, $102.253 billion has been refunded to taxpayers so far this filing season, which began on January 27. The amount taxpayers are getting has increased too. The average refund amount has increased from $3,213 in 2024 to $3,453—a boost of $240.
Over 1 month to until tax deadline; how to make tax refund work for you
Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]As reported on News Center 7 at 5:00, the IRS said over 53 million people have already filed their tax returns.News Center 7 Consumer Reporter Xavier Hershovitz spoke with a local expert about some of the best ways people can use their refunds.
The IRS Has Issued a Whopping $145 Billion in Tax Refunds so Far
How many tax returns has the IRS processed so far in 2025? On Friday, the IRS released statistics comparing its progress through the sixth week of tax season 2024 (ending March 8,
Americans have just one month to claim $781 tax refund
The more than one million Americans who never filed their tax year 2021 returns have only one more month to claim a potential refund that may exceed $700. Earlier this month, the Internal Revenue Service reminded the roughly 1.
Nearly 4-in-10 Americans depend on their tax refund to stay afloat — here's why and how to break the cycle
Tax season has never been the most thrilling time of year, but for many Americans it’s become more than just an annual ...
Hosted on MSN13d
Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns
But so far, early tax filers are seeing a steady stream of tax refunds hitting their bank accounts and mailboxes. In ...
MiBolsilloColombia on MSN6d
How to increase your IRS refund this year
U.S. taxpayers are greeted with promising news regarding tax refunds. The IRS has announced a significant increase in the ...
USA Today10d
Why haven’t I received my refund? Here’s what could be delaying your tax refund
Filed your taxes, but haven't yet received your tax refund? Here's what could be delaying your tax refund, and how to check your refund status. Why is my tax refund delayed? The IRS ...