E very year, millions of taxpayers in the United States file their tax returns, hoping for a refund from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A tax refund occurs when the amount of

There were concerns that the employee lay offs earlier this year in the service would impact the rate at which refunds could be processed.

Taxpayers filing in April may see IRS refunds soon. Here’s who qualifies, when to expect payment, and how a new executive order is changing.