The IRS Layoffs Could Affect Your 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.
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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?
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The IRS says on the agency’s website that most refunds are issued within 21 days, though some can take longer.
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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.”
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IRS tax refund may arrive sooner than you think. Here’s a schedule for when you can expect your check or direct deposit.
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If you're looking to save some extra money or maybe pay off some debt, a tax refund could help. Here's how to track your tax refund.
Here's how IRS layoffs could impact your tax filing and refund this season
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