IRS, 2024 income tax

Tax Season 2025 Is Underway: 'Enhanced' Direct File Comes to More States
An "enhanced" version of the IRS' Direct File program launched this year, with availability in roughly twice as many states as last year.
IRS layoffs expected despite tax season assurances
The Internal Revenue Service is reportedly planning layoffs of thousands of first-year probationary employees in the midst of tax season as soon as this week.
Tax season is back. So are the fake IRS emails, texts and other financial scams out for your refund
The fake IRS emails and texts announcing tax refunds and credits are already on the way. It’s tax filing season, so beware of the onslaught of financial scams.
Where is my tax refund? A quick guide to navigating the 2025 tax filing season
If the IRS owes you a tax refund, it should come within 3 weeks of filing. And in a change, 25 states are now participating in the IRS's free online filing program.
Tax season 2025 scorecard: Americans are waiting longer to file and are receiving bigger refunds
The IRS’s update on the progress of tax season this year so far shows that average tax refund amounts are up 18.6% versus the same time last year, total filings down slightly to date.
File taxes early in 2025. IRS staffing cuts may mean refund delays and long waits
Trump's attempt to downsize the federal government could hit the IRS next. CPAs warn Americans to file early to avoid refund delays.
Tax refunds are flowing, but IRS is seeing fewer early returns filed so far this season
Tax season continued its sluggish start into early February, but tax refunds continued to steadily roll out the door. Every tax season has its own quirks and nuances. Oddly enough, though,
IRS refunds go up to $300 this Tax Season 2025
As the 2025 tax season kicks off, taxpayers have a reason to celebrate. The IRS has announced an increase in the average tax refund amount, providing a welcome boost to many Americans.
IRS refund: How to file and track tax refund for 2025
The window for filing tax returns has been opened by the Internal Revenue Service for 2025. Know how to go ahead with it.
1 in 3 Americans make this tax season mistake—here's how to avoid it
Waiting to the last minute to file your taxes means either postponing your refund or leaving yourself little flexibility if ...
5 Ways to Make Tax Season Easier
Avoid common tax season pitfalls with these expert strategies to streamline communication, stay organized, and stress less.
IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with ...
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Tax season: How to avoid scams and how the IRS is making filing easier with new tools
Income tax season has begun. Individuals are expected to file more than 160 million federal returns for tax year 2024. Most will come in by the regular April 15 deadline, with automatic ...
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'Where's my refund?' Here's what to know as tax season is underway.
With tax season in full swing, and many Long Islanders reliant on refunds to cover expenses, experts say there are ways to monitor and even speed up refund timelines. Jeffrey Gentner ...
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Tax Filing Season Statistics Still Point To Sluggish Start
IRS data from the second week of the tax filing season—the week ending February 7, 2025—suggests a result similar to last week: taxpayers aren’t rushing to file. Early filing data reflects a ...