The IRS Layoffs Could Affect Your Tax Refund

The IRS can reduce your tax refund if you owe for certain debts
If you have jointly filed your tax return, you may be able to limit how much of the joint refund is reduced. The IRS says that if “you’re not responsible for debt that is subject to offset because it is owed by your spouse, you’re entitled to request your portion of the refund back from the IRS.”
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.
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.
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?
Why haven’t I received my refund? Here’s what could be delaying your tax refund
There could be several reasons why you haven't yet received your tax refund from the IRS. Here are the most common, and how you can check the status.
How IRS firings are expected to screw up tax season
The IRS fired probationary workers this week, claiming they weren't critical to tax filing season.The agency had already been struggling in recent years to keep up with tax return processing.One expert said there's no way to cut a large number of workers without affecting filing season.
Where's My Tax Refund? IRS Timelines and How To Check
If you submit a complete and accurate paper tax return, you can expect your refund within six to eight weeks from the date the IRS receives it. For electronic returns, your refund will typically be issued in under three weeks, and even faster if you select direct deposit.
Will IRS layoffs affect tax returns? Seth Moulton says submit your taxes “ASAP”
IRS layoffs are expected to bring disruptions to a busy tax season; experts and politicians say it is even more important to file early this year.
How The IRS Tax Refund Works And What You Can Do To Manage It
Discover the basics of how the IRS tax refund works. Learn strategies for maximizing them and tips on how to use them wisely.
CNET11m
Ghost Tax Preparers Can Steal Your Refund and Leave You in Hot Water With the IRS
A ghost tax preparer claims that they can get you a big tax refund but instead files a fraudulent return, takes your money ...
An IRS hiring freeze could delay income tax refunds; what to know
Taxpayers may be checking their bank accounts or mail, looking for their income tax refund. Here is what to know.
‘Absolutely insane’: Moulton, Warren warn of possible effects of Trump’s IRS layoffs on tax refunds
About 6,000 employees are expected to be laid off starting Thursday. The post ‘Absolutely insane’: Moulton, Warren warn of ...
CNET on MSN2h
IRS to Taxpayers: Choose Your Tax Preparer Wisely to Safeguard Sensitive Information
With tax season underway, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding Americans how essential it is to carefully select a tax ...
Could IRS layoffs affect your 2025 tax refund? How to check refund status, schedule
More than 6,000 IRS employees are set to be laid off, according to reporting from Reuters and the New York Times. Will these ...
MLive2d
Wondering “Where’s my Refund?” Free tax tool tells you when to expect your payment
Tax refunds are starting to hit bank accounts more frequently and this free IRS tool can help you determine when to expect ...
CNET on MSN2d
If the Government Shuts Down, Here's What That Could Mean for Your Tax Return
The US government could potentially enter a shutdown next month, the first one that would ever take place during tax filing ...