The IRS website explains how those with delinquent federal taxes — in other words, debts owed to government organizations — as well as delinquent child support payments might cause the organization to withhold someone’s tax refunds. State income tax liabilities and unemployment compensation debt, too, might prompt the IRS to do the same thing.

As tax season unfolds in 2025, taxpayers are experiencing unexpected delays in their refunds. With 7.7% fewer returns received by the IRS, several factors are contributing to this slowdown.

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?

The IRS issued a reminder this week to taxpayers that agency has a "Where's My Refund?" tool to make the tracking process easy.

Tax refunds in 2025 are currently running 32% lower than they were a year ago. That gap is expected to close in the coming weeks, though, as returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit begin to be processed.

The IRS cautions taxpayers not to rely on receiving a refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills.

Thousands of workers who process tax returns have been laid off by the federal government, prompting concerns among taxpayers that their annual refunds may be delayed. T (IRS) expects to process more than 140 million tax returns in the coming months,

The average IRS tax refund is more than 32% lower this season, according to early filing data. Here’s what to know.

Getting a tax refund can be as exciting as it sounds. But can getting this money affect your credit score? The short answer is no. Read More: Here's How Much Your State Collects on Every Type of

Many Americans count on their tax refund to make ends meet, and there are several things you can do to ensure you get as much money back as possible. A recent Credit Karma survey found that 37% of taxpayers rely on their refund to get by,