Early tax season still sluggish

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?
Early tax season still sluggish, while some applaud Trump's call to abolish the IRS
Even so, many people who claim the earned income tax credit or the additional child tax credit need to anticipate delays. The IRS said earlier that taxpayers claiming those credits can expect to get refunds by March 3. That's if you file your return online, opt to get your refund by direct deposit, and have no issues with your tax return.
IRS warns taxpayers of ‘significant changes’ this tax season: Here’s why
From standard deductions to adoption credits, the IRS has announced major updates that could impact your tax return this year.
Musk's influence and new IRS bills could reshape tax season
Time will tell how a federal hiring freeze, Elon Musk's push for efficiency and new tax-focused legislation will shape the path of the Internal Revenue Service.
Tax season surprise: layoffs at the IRS
The Trump administration is reportedly laying off thousands of IRS employees right in the middle of the tax filing season.
Trump administration fires 6,700 IRS workers in middle of tax season
President Trump and his friend Elon Musk have fired thousands of government workers since Trump took office last month.
Will recent IRS firings affect your tax season?
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Tax season 2025 scorecard: Americans are waiting longer to file and are receiving bigger refunds
The IRS’s update on the progress of tax season this year so far shows that average tax refund amounts are up 18.6% versus the ...
Trump officials want to rewrite tax season. Cross your fingers and file like normal, experts say.
DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS altogether. But filing a ...
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Tax Filing Season Statistics Show Drops In Filing, Processing And Tax Refunds
IRS data from the third week of the tax filing season—the week ending February 14, 2025—continues to suggest that taxpayers are not excited about filing this tax season. Filing statistics ...
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ACS Financial Readiness Program specialist provides tax season insight, advice
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Tax season 2025: RRSP contribution deadline approaches
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The deadline for federal 2024 tax returns is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. 2024 New Jersey tax returns are due the same day the ...
Jamie Golombek: Tax season starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know
Tax season officially begins on Monday with the opening of the Canada Revenue Agency’s online filing portal to submit 2024 ...