Tax season 2025: How IRS layoffs could affect your tax return and refund

Tax season 2025: How IRS layoffs could affect your tax return and refund


The Trump administration’s changes to the federal government could alter the tax filing process for this year’s reporting period and beyond.

Republicans have been vehemently opposed to the IRS, with several legislative attempts to redirect agency funding to other efforts. DOGE targeting the IRS likely comes at little surprise given the party’s past efforts to defund the tax watchdog.

Experts say changes to the agency, if enacted, will slow this year’s tax filing process and prevent taxpayers from receiving their refunds on time.

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Here’s what to know about the incoming changes.

When is tax season/when are taxes due

2025 tax season has already begun. Taxpayers could begin filing their taxes on Jan. 27.

The deadline for taxpayers to submit their return is a bit over

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