The number of returns filed as of March 21, 2025 (the latest figures available), is down from last year by 1.1%, with 79,616,000 returns received so far. The IRS has already processed 78,675,000 of ...

With most pandemic-era policy changes in the rearview mirror, the 2025 tax season is mostly ... Every year, the IRS adjusts its tax brackets and standard deduction for inflation in a bid to ...

IRS data as of March 7 shows the average refund amount to date for 2025 is $3,324 compared to $3,145 in 2024, an increase of $179. More people are receiving refunds too, 43.6 million for 2025 compared ...

Tax season began on Jan. 27, 2025, and the last day to file without facing penalties is April 15, 2025. The IRS says the numbers should level out as more returns come in. "[We expect] the tax ...

When is the 2025 federal tax filing deadline? How to request an extension The deadline to file a federal return with the IRS is April 15, 2025. You can request an extension by the April tax filing ...

On Friday, the IRS released statistics comparing its progress through the eighth week of tax season 2024 (ending March 22, 2024) with its progress through the eighth week of 2025 (ending March 21 ...

The IRS is stepping up its game in 2025, especially when it comes to high-income earners and large corporations. They’re using new technology like artificial intelligence to spot errors in tax ...

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The IRS expects more than 140 million income tax returns to be filed this season, with more than half using a trusted tax professional. Read on for the 2025 federal tax refund schedule to know ...