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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.
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.
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.
IRS refunds in Mississippi could be delayed due to Trump hiring freeze. What to know
Trump’s orders calling for an IRS hiring freeze and a return to work directive could slow down the process for MS taxpayers waiting on a refund.
IRS refunds could be in trouble. Will Trump’s hiring freeze slow payments to GA taxpayers?
Trump’s orders calling for an IRS hiring freeze and a return to work directive could slow down the process for GA taxpayers waiting on a refund.
How Trump's executive orders could impact your tax returns
Since taking office, President Trump has issued numerous executive orders affecting federal agencies, potentially impacting taxpayer services. With tax season underway, these changes could lead to delays and reduced assistance for millions of Americans.
Will Trump’s federal hiring freeze affect IRS tax returns?
The IRS will function much better today and in the upcoming filing season with this hiring freeze than they would have, say, four years ago,” Hamilton said. A different execu

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IRS is accepting tax returns: How to file for free if you make less than $200K
Eligible Americans can now file their taxes using IRS Direct File, which allows taxpayers in 25 states, including New York, ...
Did DOGE really ‘delete’ the tech division that helped create the IRS Direct File free tax filing service?
Elon Musk, head of the chaos-causing Department of Government Efficiency, made an assertion this week that raised questions ...
'Where is my IRS refund?' Here's what to know about tracking a refund and when it might appear
"Where is my IRS refund?" Here's what to know from the IRS about tracking a refund, when it might appear and where to have a ...
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Whistleblower office finds illegal retaliation against IRS agents in Hunter Biden case
The Empower Oversight whistleblower center, which represented one of the agents, Gary Shapley, disclosed the findings of the Office of Special Counsel in a letter sent to Senate Judiciary Committee ...
Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but the free tax program is still available
Billionaire Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he had “deleted” 18F, an agency that worked on the IRS’ Direct ...
IRS warns against new text scam of $1,400 economic impact payment
As tax season is underway, the IRS is warning against the latest text scam appearing on the phones of New Yorkers. In a ...
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Everything you need to know about the IRS 1099-K form
Navigating the complexities of tax reporting can be daunting, especially for freelancers and those with side hustles. The ...
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UB School of Management students offer free tax preparation services
BUFFALO, N.Y. — IRS-certified accounting students from the University at Buffalo School of Management will once again provide ...