The IRS Layoffs Could Affect Your Tax Refund

Will the expected IRS staff cuts delay my 2025 tax refund?
Those concerns are valid according to accountants, who are strongly advising people to file early this year, as they could encounter delays, particularly as they get closer to the filing deadline. The Internal Revenue Service began accepting tax returns on Jan. 27 and will continue to do so until April 15, unless a taxpayer asks for an extension.
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How The IRS Layoffs Could Affect Your Tax Refund
The recent Internal Revenue Service layoffs could delay or cause mistakes in taxpayers' refunds, but turning in their 2024 tax refunds timely, correctly, and electronically could prevent issues. As part of President Donald Trump’s mission to reduce the federal government’s expenses,
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