Tax refunds won’t be given to these people

Tax refunds won’t be given to these people: Here’s why
The IRS website explains how those with delinquent federal taxes — in other words, debts owed to government organizations — as well as delinquent child support payments might cause the organization to withhold someone’s tax refunds. State income tax liabilities and unemployment compensation debt, too, might prompt the IRS to do the same thing.
Tax refunds in 2025 so far about one-third lower than last year. Here's why.
IRS data shows that the average refund check so far is about $2,200, or $1,000 less than a year earlier. Here's what experts say.
Fewer IRS returns... Delays in your tax refund or what's going on this 2025
As tax season unfolds in 2025, taxpayers are experiencing unexpected delays in their refunds. With 7.7% fewer returns received by the IRS, several factors are contributing to this slowdown.
TAX SEASON | How to use the IRS 'Where's My Refund?' tool
The IRS issued a reminder this week to taxpayers that agency has a "Where's My Refund?" tool to make the tracking process easy.
Tax refunds are flowing, but IRS is seeing fewer early returns filed so far this season
Early results from the IRS indicate that 7.7% fewer tax returns were filed in the first two weeks of the 2025 season. Why are some delaying filing?
How Mass Layoffs at the IRS Will Affect Tax Season
Kaercher says that risks to the filing season could include delayed tax refunds, inability to answer as many phone calls or help lines, and “there’s a question of whether they retained the right people in house” to quickly solve technical issues should they arise during tax season.
Where is your 2025 tax refund? Fewer taxpayers are filing early this tax season
Fewer taxpayers are deciding to file early this tax season than a year ago, but early refunds are higher in 2025.
IRS refunds are 32% lower on average so far this tax season
Tax refunds in 2025 are currently running 32% lower than they were a year ago. That gap is expected to close in the coming weeks, though, as returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit begin to be processed.
Where’s my refund? IRS 2025 tax refund tracker, payment updates, and delays
The IRS began accepting tax returns on January 27, 2025, and most e-filed returns with direct deposit are processed within 21 days. However, if you filed a paper return, expect to wait 4-8 weeks for your refund.
The average IRS tax refund is more than 32% lower so far this season, early filing data shows. Here's why
The average IRS tax refund is more than 32% lower so far this season, according to early filing data. Here’s what to know.
Where’s my refund? Here’s how to check the status of your IRS tax refund
If you’re one of the more than 42 million people who’ve already filed your 2024 tax return with IRS this year, you may be wondering where you refund is. While the Internal Revenue Service began accepting returns in late January,
Fake tax refunds, credits, debt? IRS scams targeting taxpayers
Fake IRS scammers will try to trick you out of your refund money, personal info, and more during tax season. Here are the ...
Wondering about your tax refund? It might be bigger than you expect this year
If you're expecting an IRS refund this year on your federal taxes, you might get an unexpected boost if your pay didn't.