IRS tax refunds: Why Trump’s executive orders could impact when you get your money
WASHINGTON -- Tax refunds are expected to start hitting bank accounts in the coming weeks as the Internal Revenue Service continues to process millions of returns. However, a pair of executive orders signed recently by President Donald Trump might cause some delays in getting those refunds paid out, according to Newsweek.
Trump, at least for now, has not terminated Direct File, the free IRS tax filing system
In early February 2025, claims emerged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, had terminated, or planned to terminate, a program — Direct File — run by the IRS that allows (some) citizens to file individual tax returns for free:
IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration ...
The tax filing season kicked off on Jan 27, with the Internal Revenue Service accepting returns. Taxpayers could face ...
When the Trump administration pressured IRS employees to take buyouts before Feb. 6 they missed one crucial detail: it’s tax ...
Elon Musk, head of the chaos-causing Department of Government Efficiency, made an assertion this week that raised questions ...
This should be a banner year for taxpayers seeking free tax-preparation. But one key IRS program is under fire.
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IRS and CASST unveil 2025 Tax Season changes to combat fraudIn a bid to safeguard taxpayers and tax professionals, the IRS and CASST have announced significant changes for the 2025 tax ...
The Internal Revenue Service launched a pilot program last year that allows people to file their taxes directly with the ...
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