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Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns
In Michigan, 153 probationary IRS employees represented by the union have lost their jobs so far, according to the National Treasury Employees Union. The job cuts hit during this year's tax season.
Average tax refund now 7.5% higher than last year; see how much Americans are getting back
Through Feb. 21, the latest date currently available on the IRS website, the agency has issued 29,615,000 refunds, roughly 2.3% more than the 28,945,000 that had been issued by this time last year. The average refund amount through Feb. 21 was $3,453, roughly 7.5% higher than the average refund of $3,213 at that time last year.
Americans have the ‘tax scaries’—but good news is waiting as the average refund goes up 7.5%
Tax season brings 1 in 3 Americans to tears, but with IRS data indicating above-average refunds, the stress might be worth it.
Texans can earn more on their tax refund from the Earned Income Tax Credit. Here's how
According to the Internal Revenue Service, the EITC allows a tax break for people making low to moderate wages.
Taxpayers won’t be able to get this type of refund anymore. Here’s why
DOGE recently announced that they were thinking of getting rid of tax refunds being sent as paper checks. Now, another tax refund option is officially gone. According to Investopedia, the Tax Time Savings Bond program — which has been around since 2010 — expired on Jan.
Scam alert: This is how thieves might try to steal your tax refund or other money
Here are several schemes and scams to watch out for this year, as well as mistakes and tricks to steer clear of as a taxpayer ...
Tax scam alert: How to protect yourself and your tax refund
A cybersecurity firm has shed some light on just how common tax scams have become. Kurt the CyberGuy offers his advice for how to protect your refund.
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Your 2025 tax refund could be larger than you think, latest IRS numbers show payments are up
While refunds are up, the number of people who’ve filed already is down compared to 2024. The IRS has received 42.7 million ...
Download This Tax Prep Checklist for Stress-Free Filing
With a well-designed tax preparation checklist, I've been able to turn my taxes into a manageable task well before the April ...
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Expecting a Tax Refund? Here's Why You Should Save It, Says This Expert
In a high-yield savings account, you'll also earn interest on your tax refund, even if it's the only financial contribution ...
Thinking of not filing your tax return amid IRS cutbacks? Penalties can be costly, experts say
As of Feb. 14, the IRS had received about 5% fewer individual returns compared to about the same point last season, according ...
8 common mistakes that can prompt IRS to delay or reject your tax refund
The IRS has identified eight common mistakes that can delay refunds to taxpayers or prompt rejection of their tax returns.
Will my tax refund be delayed in California by Trump hiring freeze, firings? Experts weigh in
Tax processing by the California Franchise Tax Board has not been affected so far by the federal government hiring freeze or ...
Scam alert: This is how thieves could try to steal your tax refund or other money
The IRS just released its “dirty dozen,” an annual list of the top 12 ways tax filers could get ripped off. It also lists ...