IRS, Trump

Could IRS Tax Refunds Be Delayed by Trump's Policies?
President Donald Trump's executive orders have raised concerns over potential delays in tax refunds during the 2025 filing season.
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.
Trump, at least for now, has not terminated Direct File, the free IRS tax filing system
In early February 2025, claims emerged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, had terminated, or planned to terminate, a program — Direct File — run by the IRS that allows (some) citizens to file individual tax returns for free:
Has the IRS started sending out refunds? What to know about your tax return
Most taxpayers receive refunds and money has already started being issued. There are ways to find out information about the status of your filing.
Your IRS refund in NC could be delayed this year with Trump’s hiring freeze. What to know
How can you get your tax refund faster? According to the IRS, the fastest way to get your tax refund is to have it electronically deposited for free into your bank account through
IRS Staff Told To Stay After Accepting Elon Musk's Exit Offer: Report
Critics called the policy, offered to thousands of federal employees, "legally dubious" and "intentionally misleading".
IRS employees accept OPM federal worker buyout; How the 2025 tax season may be affected
The deadline for federal workers to accept OPM's buyout offer was on Feb. 6, but terms of resignation are different for IRS ...
Ten IRS Audit Red Flags for Self-Employed Individuals
There's no sure way to predict an IRS audit, but if you're self-employed, these ten "red flags" could increase your chances ...
Everything to know about the IRS Fresh Start program
If you owe the IRS money but can't pay, the Fresh Start program could be the solution you're looking for. . If you owe money ...
IRS workers involved in 2025 tax season can’t take ‘buyout’ offer until May
IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration ...
Did you know the IRS taxes your bank account? Don’t get caught off guard
IRS rules say that interest earned on bank accounts is taxable income. If you earned a bonus when opening a new account, you ...
One of tax return filing season's biggest financial risks isn't an IRS audit
The fake IRS emails and texts announcing tax refunds and credits are already on the way. It's tax filing season, so beware of ...
Tax Breaks: The IRS Is Still Open For Business Edition
Plus: Trump tariffs, beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting, Earned Income Tax Credit, student loan interest ...