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With IRS layoffs, will cheating on tax returns increase? Here's what you need to know
A shortage of IRS workers could lead to a bevy of problems for taxpayers. It could also intrigue people to not report their entire income to the IRS.
IRS refunds are 32% lower on average so far this tax season
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.
Tax refunds are flowing, but IRS is seeing fewer early returns filed so far this season
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?
Your IRS Tax Refund Might Be Delayed This Year: Know Why
In 2025, expect potential IRS tax refund delays due to stricter rules and errors. Delays may occur with EITC, CTC, paper returns, or amended returns. To avoid delays, file electronically, ensure accuracy,
IRS identifies most dangerous tax scams that can delay your refund. Here are 5 to avoid
Scammers are 'relentless,' according to new IRS alert listing the 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams. Bad social media advice triggers trouble with refunds.
IRS Layoffs spark concerns over tax refund delays
IRS Layoffs spark concerns over tax refund delays
The IRS Can Seize Your Tax Refund: Here's Who's Impacted
Wondering "Where is my tax refund?" Your IRS refund status could be affected if you owe child support, student loans or taxes.
With up to 15,000 IRS workers facing layoffs, is now the time to cheat on your taxes?
When I saw a headline that up to 15,000 Internal Revenue Service workers could be laid off, my first thought was this could be a tax cheater’s paradise. The IRS is already woefully understaffed. It takes months to get a reply to your tax questions.
Thinking of not filing your tax return amid IRS cutbacks? Penalties can be costly, experts say
As of Feb. 14, the IRS had received about 5% fewer individual returns compared to about the same point last season, according ...
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 ...
IRS Agents Are Best Used In Tax Enforcement, Not Immigration
President Trump and his administration are moving quickly to fulfill their promise to carry out mass deportations. Using IRS ...
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IRS modernizes Tax Filing and deadlines this 2025
The IRS modernizes tax filing for 2025 with enhanced digital tools, fraud protection, and expanded free filing options for a ...
5 Times ‘Free’ Tax Filing Offers Aren’t Really Free
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) should want to make it as easy as possible to file your income tax return, right? After ...
See which tax bracket you fall in for 2025 based on your income
The IRS has adjusted federal income tax brackets for 2025, increasing the standard deduction and shifting tax thresholds to ...
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What does the IRS look at to decide who to audit?
The IRS is ramping up its audit efforts this tax season to ensure compliance and detect inconsistencies. Understanding the ...
One in five eligible taxpayers miss out on the opportunity to take the EITC tax credit
The Earned Income Tax Credit was designed to help low- to moderate-income working individuals and families, but many don’t ...