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Early tax refunds arriving now, but IRS saw far fewer returns filed in first week

IRS processed 15.8% fewer income tax returns in the first week of the 2025 tax season than it did a year ago. Why? What does that mean for refunds?

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The IRS has issued 3.2 million tax refunds this year. Here’s the average payment

The IRS has issued 3.2 million refunds for the 2025 filing season so far. As of Jan. 31, the average refund amount was $1,928, which covers the first four days of the filing season. The agency sends most refunds in less than 21 days.

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Could IRS Tax Refunds Be Delayed by Trump's Policies?

President Donald Trump's executive orders have raised concerns over potential delays in tax refunds during the 2025 filing season.

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Your IRS refund in NC could be delayed this year with Trump’s hiring freeze. What to know

How can you get your tax refund faster? According to the IRS, the fastest way to get your tax refund is to have it electronically deposited for free into your bank account through

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IRS tax refunds: Why Trump’s executive orders could impact when you get your money

One of the orders calls for a hiring freeze across federal agencies for any job that was scheduled to start after Feb. 8. Job offers for positions scheduled to start after that date have been rescinded.

As Tax Filing Season Kicks Off, Early Data Suggests A Slow Start

Early filing data suggests a slow start to the filing season, with a nearly 14% downturn in tax returns received compared to ...

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Can I still use Direct File to file my taxes? Elon Musk social post causes confusion

Last year the Internal Revenue Service launched a program that allowed some tax filers to file their returns directly to the ...

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IRS workers involved in 2025 tax season can’t take ‘buyout’ offer until May

IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration ...

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All About VITA, The IRS Program Assists Eligible Taxpayers With Free Tax Prep

The VITA program, which the IRS administers, began after the Tax Reform Act of 1969 and provides free tax filing assistance ...

Was IRS Direct File 'deleted'? How to file taxes for free in 2025

Tax season can be stressful from gathering all the required documents to finding a trusted place to file. Here are some ...

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Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS' Direct File — but the free tax program is still available

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he has “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked ...

8 common mistakes to avoid when filing your taxes

“The most common mistake that you’ll see is that a taxpayer will go to an accountant or go to do their taxes through a ...

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Elon Musk 'deleted' IRS Direct File: Should taxpayers worry about their tax returns?

Elon Musk posted that the IRS Direct File group had been "deleted," prompting confusion about the free tax prep service's ...

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IRS expands free tax filing program to new states: Are you eligible?

you may qualify to use a new tax filing program from the Internal Revenue Service. Launched last year, Direct File is meant to give you step-by-step assistance and live support — all for free.

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