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Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns
The IRS has issued more than 29.6 million individual income tax refunds through Feb. 21, up 2.3% from a year ago.
IRS establishes possible deadlines for the payment of tax refunds
Understanding the timing of your IRS tax refund can significantly impact your financial planning. By submitting your tax return promptly and utilizing electronic filing, you can expedite the process and receive your refund sooner.
$1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds to expire soon: How to claim your money
Taxpayers eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit for 2021 may also claim those funds if they file their returns for the year. Qualifying incomes are $21,430 for a single person without children or up to $57,414 for a married couple filing jointly with three or more qualifying children.
Warnings Issued On IRS Tax Refund Delays
"Reduced staffing could slow the processing of returns, leading to potential refund delays for some taxpayers," one tax expert told Newsweek.
IRS Direct File makes it easy to fill out your tax refund, why should you use it?
Filing taxes can be a daunting task for millions of Americans each year. However, the IRS has introduced a solution to simplify this process.
IRS says time is running out to claim 2021 tax refunds
As the April 15 filing deadline looms, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that after three years, any unclaimed 2021 tax year refunds go to the U.S. Treasury.
Are you owed a tax refund from the IRS? Clock is ticking in Florida to claim $61 million
The median potential refund nationwide is $781 for 2021. Florida, with 69,800 individuals who did not file, is just below the median potential refund at $721. New Yorkers — 73,000 of them — left the most money in the IRS till: $995.
Here's the average tax refund for 2025 filers so far, according to IRS
The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year, going from $3,213 in 2024 to $3,453 so far in 2025. The average direct deposit refund was also up by 7.1% from last year – at an average of $3,505. The IRS began accepting tax returns on January 27, 2025.
Tax season 2025: How IRS layoffs could affect your tax return and refund
The Trump administration’s changes to the federal government could alter the tax filing process for this year’s reporting period and beyond. Reports indicate the Department of Government Efficiency has taken a long look at the IRS,
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Tax Experts: How To Decide Whether To Take Your Refund Now or Apply It to Next Year’s Taxes
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Beware of tax scams: IRS unveils 2025 'Dirty Dozen' list to watch for
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Will Government Shutdown Delay Tax Return Payments? What to Know
A potential government shutdown could delay tax return processing and refunds, affecting taxpayers nationwide.
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IRS could send you an 'incomplete' refund, here are the reasons
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