IRS tax refunds: Trump’s executive orders may delay when you get your money; what to know
The IRS expects over 140 million individual tax returns for tax year 2024 to be filed between Jan. 27 and Apr. 15, meaning if delays do occur, millions could be impacted.
Could the IRS Hiring Freeze Delay Tax Refunds? What We Know
If the IRS experiences staff shortages, the ability to process returns as quickly as in previous years could be in jeopardy.
Trump just signed an executive order that could delay your tax refund. Here’s what to know
The site reported that Trump initiated a hiring freeze at the IRS on new jobs and rescinded any job offers for IRS employees who would have started after Feb. 8. Another executive order demanding that federal employees working from home return to the office could also force some IRS employees into early retirement, according to the site.
Could Trump's IRS policies harm tax filing season and delay your refund?
It’s the time of year that everyone enjoys least: tax filing season. But, adding to this year’s anxieties are Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting various federal agencies, and the potential effect on taxpayer returns.
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.
Trump’s hiring freeze could delay 2025 tax refunds. Here’s what PA filers should do
This year, Pennsylvanians can use the new IRS Direct File tool to file simple federal and state tax returns for free. The tool was piloted in some states in 2024, and the IRS rolled it out to 13 more for this year’s tax filing season.
IRS tax refunds: Why Trump’s executive orders could impact when you get your money
WASHINGTON -- Tax refunds are expected to start hitting bank accounts in the coming weeks as the Internal Revenue Service continues to process millions of returns. However, a pair of executive orders signed recently by President Donald Trump might cause some delays in getting those refunds paid out, according to Newsweek.
Tax season 2025: Common problems can delay refunds
Some dread doing taxes and wait until the last minute. But millions of others file early to get their tax refunds. What to expect in tax season 2025.
Trump’s Executive Orders Could Delay Your Tax Refund This Year: Here’s What You Can Do
President Donald Trump has issued a slew of executive orders (EO) since beginning his second term, including one that may have an impact on your tax refund. One of Trump's EOs initiated a
Tax Season 2025: Here Are the IRS' First Stats on Returns Filed and Refunds Issued
Even though the 2025 tax season has only been open less than two full weeks, the IRS has already been busy processing tax returns and issuing tax refunds. Not mine — I'm still a ways away from sitting down with my W-2 forms and the 1040 instructions and a calculator and all that.
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?
Shady tax scams circulating on social media could bring big penalties, delayed refunds
Bad tax information on social media, aggressive marketing tactics, and "ghost" tax preparers can create huge headaches with ...
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If You Claim the Child Tax Credit, When Is the Earliest You Could Get Your Tax Refund?
The child tax credit provides big benefits for families with children, but you may have to wait a bit longer for your tax ...
Vote on sales tax for commuter rail between OKC, Edmond and Norman delayed
A vote initially expected this year to fund a regional transit system connecting Edmond, Oklahoma City and Norman is being ...