The layoffs, which have been directed by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire and "special government employee" Elon Musk, have sparked concerns among experts who fear that the IRS won't be able to process Americans' tax refunds as quickly as usual this year.

How many tax returns has the IRS processed so far in 2025? On Friday, the IRS released statistics comparing its progress through the sixth week of tax season 2024 (ending March 8,

The IRS has issued more than 29.6 million individual income tax refunds through Feb. 21, up 2.3% from a year ago.

The Internal Revenue Service is warning millions of Americans they might miss out on $1 billion in refunds if they don't act fast. Roughly 1.1 million Americans still have unclaimed tax refunds for 2021 that will disappear after April 15.

Your IRS tax refund check could be on the way. Here's how to track it online, and what to do if you lose your refund check.

In 2025, the IRS has issued over $124 billion in tax refunds, marking an 8.1% increase from the previous year. This surge in refunds comes despite fewer tax returns being filed, attributed to inflation adjustments and new deductions.

You can’t get a credit or refund if you don’t file a claim within 3 years of filing the original return, or 2 years after paying the tax, Julie Jason says.

As the April 15 filing deadline looms, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that after three years, any unclaimed 2021 tax year refunds go to the U.S. Treasury.

If you've already filed your tax return, it's natural to wonder when you'll receive your refund. One of the most common questions is the exact time the IRS makes deposits.