IRS, layoffs and 2025 tax refund

Will the expected IRS staff cuts delay my 2025 tax refund?
Those concerns are valid according to accountants, who are strongly advising people to file early this year, as they could encounter delays, particularly as they get closer to the filing deadline. The Internal Revenue Service began accepting tax returns on Jan. 27 and will continue to do so until April 15, unless a taxpayer asks for an extension.
How Trump’s IRS layoffs could affect taxpayers and refunds this season
The tax agency is laying off 7,000 employees, but there are protections for taxpayers whose refund payments are delayed.
How the IRS hiring freeze, mass layoffs could impact your taxes this year
The Trump administration began firing more than 6,000 IRS employees this week. The agency is also under a hiring freeze amid the busy tax season.
Where's my tax refund? Will IRS layoffs impact your returns?
While waiting on your tax refund, many are wondering if they'll have to wait even longer this year as thousands of IRS employees are being terminated right in the middle of tax season.
Where's my refund?: What to know about the status of your tax refund amid IRS layoffs
Tax season officially started January 27 and the IRS expects more than 140 million tax returns to be filed by the April 15 tax deadline. So how long will it take to get your refund?
Will the IRS layoffs affect my tax return? Here's how to check your refund status
Tennesseans may see longer process times on their 2025 tax returns after thousands IRS employees face layoffs. Here's what to know.
How The IRS Layoffs Could Affect Your Tax Refund
The recent Internal Revenue Service layoffs could delay or cause mistakes in taxpayers' refunds, but filing your taxes soon, correctly and electronically could prevent these issues
Here's how IRS layoffs could impact your tax filing and refund this season
Thousands of IRS employees are expected to lose their jobs as Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, continues cuts to federal spending.
Could IRS layoffs delay tax refunds for Wisconsinites?
More than 140 million Americans are expected to file tax returns this year, the IRS says. How could impending layoffs at the agency impact processing?
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