IRS, tax refund and filing season

IRS Warns Americans of 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Season Scams
The IRS has released its annual Dirty Dozen list for 2025, warning taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals about common scams.
How Mass Layoffs at the IRS Will Affect Tax Season
Kaercher says that risks to the filing season could include delayed tax refunds, inability to answer as many phone calls or help lines, and “there’s a question of whether they retained the right people in house” to quickly solve technical issues should they arise during tax season.
Your IRS refund is likely to be late this tax season
The Colorado Department of Revenue has announced further delays in accepting state tax returns, adding to the frustration of taxpayers and accountants.
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?
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.
How IRS firings are expected to screw up tax season
The IRS said it was firing people it deemed not "critical" to tax filing season. Employees said the cuts would affect tax returns and enforcement.
IRS warns of potential tax scams during 2025 filing season
The Internal Revenue Service is alerting taxpayers about an increase in scams targeting individuals during the 2025 filing season. The IRS is urging taxpayers to be cautious and aware of the various fraud schemes circulating this year.
Boston police warning residents of common tax scams during tax season
As tax season is upon us, Boston police are warning residents of common tax scams. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself: 1. IRS Imposter Scams. Fraudsters often impe
How to Avoid Scams This Tax Season (5 Scams to Watch Out For)
With tax season upon us, scammers are out in full-force. Keep reading to find out how to avoid scams this tax season, and keep your refund and personal information safe.
IRS releases annual 'dirty dozen' list of tax scams
Tax season brings a list of scams to watch out for that the Internal Revenue Service calls “the dirty dozen.” It’s a warning for taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals to watch out for schemes that threaten financial information.
Tax scams are on the rise, NYPD warns. Here are 6 ways to protect yourself
As tax season begins, the number of crooks looking for an easy payday at your expense are on the rise, the NYPD warned Staten Islanders online. The 122nd Police Precinct in New Dorp used the social media platform X,
As tax season looms and layoffs are threatened, the IRS acting commissioner is reportedly stepping down, too
The Wall Street Journal reports acting IRS commissioner Douglas O’Donnell will announce his retirement this week. He has been ...
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'I want more': Republicans push for bigger IRS cuts amid fears of tax season chaos
If you thought slashing 6,700 jobs at the IRS was a lot, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Years of Republican rhetoric tarring the ...
President Trump is slashing funds to US government services like the IRS — here’s why this tax season could be 'extremely risky' for Americans
President Donald Trump — looking to slash funding of government agencies — ordered a hiring freeze on federal civilian ...
What does DOGE's IRS shake-up mean for tax season?
DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS. But filing a return remains ...