IRS, layoffs and 2025 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.
How Trump’s IRS layoffs could affect taxpayers and refunds this season
The tax agency is laying off 7,000 employees, but there are protections for taxpayers whose refund payments are delayed.
How The IRS Layoffs Could Affect Your Tax Refund
The recent Internal Revenue Service layoffs could delay or cause mistakes in taxpayers' refunds, but filing your taxes soon, correctly and electronically could prevent these issues
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?
IRS Tax Return: Will IRS layoffs delay refund, affect revenue collection?
Tax refunds may be delayed due to IRS staffing cuts, prompting experts to urge early filing. Meanwhile, layoffs of 7,000 IRS workers could weaken tax enforcement, with a Congressional Budget Office report warning that funding cuts may significantly reduce federal revenue and increase the deficit.
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