And the potential loss of expertise in information technology and cybersecurity could put both agency efficiency and taxpayer information at risk.

The recently ordered hiring freeze at the IRS might have you worried about what will happen to your tax return. This filing method will speed up the process.

With tax season underway, here's what you need to know about tracking your tax refund and your new 2025 tax brackets.

It’s officially tax season, and Americans can start checking the status of their refunds within 24 hours after an e-filed return is received.

Before filing, taxpayers should have their: Social Security numbers for everyone listed on the tax return. Tax forms such as W-2s, 1099s, 1098s and other income documents. IRS letters they may have citing an amount received for a certain tax deduction or credit.

The IRS expects more than 140 million individual tax returns for the tax year 2024 to be filed before the April 15 federal deadline. More than half of all tax returns are expected to be filed this year with the help of a tax professional, and the IRS urges people to use tips for hiring a trusted tax pro to avoid potential scams and schemes.

If you receive a tax refund of over $1,000, you might have paid too much in taxes throughout the year to the government. With inflation still too high and many of us living paycheck-to-paycheck or leaning on credit to get by, that tax refund might have been more helpful throughout the year.

Tax season is underway. The IRS has debuted a new online tool to help taxpayers check the status of any refund they may be entitled to.

It's only been a few days since the start of tax season on Monday, Jan. 27, but if you've submitted your tax return early, you may be wondering when your refund will arrive. There's a simple way to find out when your money will come -- you can use the IRS tool that lets you see the status of your tax refund.