The Trump administration’s 2025 cost-cutting campaign at the IRS was all too successful, according to an internal watchdog report. As a result, the agency may struggle through the 2026 tax season.

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Looking ahead, the IRS offers several recommendations to avoid such delays in future tax seasons. Filing electronically is strongly encouraged, as it significantly reduces processing time.

As tax season concludes, many taxpayers are still awaiting their refunds. The IRS is diligently working through a backlog of returns, with delays stemming from various factors.

They added, "While the IRS expects to issue more than nine out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days, it's possible a particular tax return may require additional review and a refund could take longer.

Taxpayers who have yet to receive a refund check from the IRS can relieve some of the stress by checking their status online. Here's how to do it.

The 2025 tax filing season ran smoothly despite thousands of IRS layoffs, but the 2026 tax filing season could be challenging for the agency. An IRS watchdog reported that more than a quarter of ...

Find out when your IRS tax refund will arrive in June 2025 and how much to expect—get details on average amounts and key filing timelines.

The IRS is actively distributing tax refunds to those who filed their 2024 returns early in the 2025 fiscal year. Taxpayers who submitted electronically by May 15 can expect direct deposits ...

The IRS released its June 2025 refund schedule, with most payments issued within 21 days. Average refunds range from $2,939 to $3,324, depending on when you filed ...