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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.
Why IRS upheaval has not slowed tax season
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.
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 ...
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Here's the average tax refund for 2025 filers so far, according to IRS
The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year, going from $3,213 in 2024 to $3,453 so far in ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
5 ways to get your tax refund faster
CNBC Select explains how filing digitally and arranging for direct deposit can speed up your refund by a matter of weeks.
Should you get a tax refund? Here's what to know about withholdings, estimated payments
Many people have heard the old advice not to give an interest-free loan to the government, but getting a tax refund isn't ...