IRS, Layoffs and tax refund

Where’s my refund? What do IRS layoffs mean for my money?
The IRS said taxpayers should not call the agency about their refund status unless the “Where’s My Refund?” tool recommends you call. You can find the agency’s phone numbers and other help options at irs.gov/help/let-us-help-you.
IRS Layoffs Have Arrived: Here's What It Might Mean for Your Tax Returns
Thousands of workers are set to be out of a job at the IRS with just under two months left in the tax filing season.
Where's my refund? Potential IRS layoffs may delay tax return process. How to check status
If you're looking to save some extra money or maybe pay off some debt, a tax refund could help. Here's how to track your tax refund.
This Is How Trump's IRS Layoffs Could Affect Your Taxes
The Trump administration has fired more than 6,000 IRS employees in the middle of tax season and there are more to come.
Where is your 2025 tax refund? IRS layoffs could affect when you receive your refund
Recent IRS layoffs are the latest federal cuts, but will they impact when you get your tax refund? Yes, they might. Here's what we know.
How the IRS hiring freeze, mass layoffs could affect your taxes this year
The Trump administration began firing more than 6,000 IRS employees this week. The agency is also under a hiring freeze amid the busy tax season.
Could DOGE layoffs at the IRS impact your tax return?
Democrats from the Senate Finance Committee have warned about possible tax refund delays. In a statement, they said, “Staffing reductions at the IRS resulting from Trump’s hiring freeze and potential layoffs would likely delay tax refunds, harm taxpayer service and undermine law enforcement efforts.”
Will IRS layoffs delay tax returns and refunds this season?
Jennifer Lahaie, co-owner of JEHM Wealth & Retirement in Simpsonville, said the IRS job cuts could potentially impact how long it takes for you to get your tax return, specifically if you require any type of manual review.
Will IRS layoffs affect tax returns? Seth Moulton says submit your taxes “ASAP”
IRS layoffs are expected to bring disruptions to a busy tax season; experts and politicians say it is even more important to file early this year.
How The IRS Layoffs Could Affect Your Tax Refund
The recent Internal Revenue Service layoffs could delay or cause mistakes in taxpayers' refunds, but filing your taxes soon, correctly and electronically could prevent these issues
As tax season looms and layoffs are threatened, the IRS acting commissioner is reportedly stepping down, too
The Wall Street Journal reports acting IRS commissioner Douglas O’Donnell will announce his retirement this week. He has been ...
IRS layoffs could hurt revenue collection and foil efforts to go after rich tax dodgers, experts say
The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2022, gave the IRS $80 billion and the ability to hire ...
'Didn't really feel real' | Former IRS employee left in limbo after mass layoffs
The woman said she was informed of her termination the day before being laid off despite her performance review.
IRS layoffs underway around the country as millions prepare to file taxes
The IRS has begun laying off more than 6,000 new and newly promoted employees across the country as part of the push to slash ...
Tracking federal layoffs 2025: Impacted agencies include IRS, FAA, TSA and more
Donald Trump and Elon Musk have taken to the federal workforce, enacting layoffs and terminations. Here are some impacted ...
Acting I.R.S. Commissioner Is Expected to Announce His Retirement
Doug O’Donnell, a 40-year veteran of the I.R.S., was elevated last month after the last commissioner stepped down at the ...
Fired IRS employees slam layoffs as agency makes cuts nationwide
As the IRS fired thousands of workers across the country on Thursday, many laid-off employees walked out of the headquarters ...