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?
Where's my IRS refund? Here's what to know about filing and when you'll get your tax refund
Here's when the last day to file taxes is, what documents you'll need, new forms for the 2024-25 tax season and how to track your tax refund.
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.
The IRS has issued 3.2 million tax refunds this year. Here's the average payment
The IRS has issued 3.2 million refunds for the 2025 filing season so far. As of Jan. 31, the average refund amount was $1,928, which covers the first four days of the filing season. The agency sends most refunds in less than 21 days. You can check the status via "Where's My Refund?" on IRS.gov.
When should I expect my IRS tax refund? Here's how long it should take and how to track it
If you mail in a paper return, the refund should be issued within roughly six to eight weeks of the date the IRS receives the filing, again assuming it's accurate and complete. Once you file your taxes, you can track your refund on the IRS website.
Tax Season 2025: Here Are the IRS' First Stats on Returns Filed and Refunds Issued
On Friday, the IRS released initial statistics comparing the end of January 2025 with early February 2024. As of Feb. 7, 2025, the IRS has processed 11.7 million federal income tax returns, down by 15.8% from the 13.9 million it processed in early February of last year.
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.
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.
Where's my refund? How to check your IRS tax return status, wait time for direct deposit
According to IRS data, the bureau expects nearly 140 million Americans to file taxes. But when will that check or direct deposit arrive?
IRS Refund Tracker: Estimated Refund Time Based on E-Filing Date
Tax refunds are usually issued within 21 days. Use the IRS "Where's My Refund?" tool to track your refund status.
'Where's my refund?' How to check the status of your federal tax refund
If you've filed your tax return and you're eager for your refund, here's how to check the status of your payment. Find out when to expect your refund.
Careful when you do your taxes fast to get a refund. A mistake may mean an audit instead.
Many Americans think rushing through their taxes will get them a refund sooner. In most cases that may be true, but what ...
Where is my 2025 refund? Here’s when to expect your 2025 refund
Still waiting for your 2025 refund? Here’s how you can check the status of your refund, and how much you should expect to get ...
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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 ...