Early tax refunds arriving now

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?
Tax Season 2025: Here Are the IRS' First Stats on Returns Filed and Refunds Issued
Even though the 2025 tax season has only been open less than two full weeks, the IRS has already been busy processing tax returns and issuing tax refunds. Not mine — I'm still a ways away from sitting down with my W-2 forms and the 1040 instructions and a calculator and all that.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Here's what to know about the IRS "Where's my refund?" app and your new 2025 tax brackets
With tax season underway, here's what you need to know about tracking your tax refund and your new 2025 tax brackets.
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.
This is the average Pa. tax refund amount, report says
It’s now a couple of weeks into tax season. While some of you have yet to file, others may be way ahead, so much so that they’re thinking about refunds already. And one report attempted to find out how much taxpayers in Pennsylvania can potentially expect to receive.
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As Tax Filing Season Kicks Off, Early Data Suggests A Slow Start
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Careful when you do your taxes fast to get a refund. A mistake may mean an audit instead.
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