IRS, tax scam and filing season

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.
IRS Warns Americans of 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Season Scams
The IRS has released its annual Dirty Dozen list for 2025, warning taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals about common scams.
What is the impact of IRS cuts on tax season?
Last week, the IRS was expected to start laying off more than 6,000 employees. Prior to Oval Office showdown with Zelensky, US Cyber Command halted operations against Russia, report says
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?
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.
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.
Your IRS refund is likely to be late this tax season
The Colorado Department of Revenue has announced further delays in accepting state tax returns, adding to the frustration of taxpayers and accountants.
IRS warns of potential tax scams during 2025 filing season
The Internal Revenue Service is alerting taxpayers about an increase in scams targeting individuals during the 2025 filing season. The IRS is urging taxpayers to be cautious and aware of the various fraud schemes circulating this year.
Boston police warning residents of common tax scams during tax season
As tax season is upon us, Boston police are warning residents of common tax scams. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself: 1. IRS Imposter Scams. Fraudsters often impe
IRS Issues Warning For These Taxpayer Scams
A new warning from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has taxpayers on high alert as the agency unveils its 2025 Dirty Dozen — a list of the most common and deceptive tax scams that could put financial and personal information at risk.
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'They're reckless': Republicans call for deeper IRS budget cuts as tax season chaos looms
If you thought slashing 6,700 jobs at the IRS was a lot, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Years of Republican rhetoric tarring the ...
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 ...