April 20, 2025

IRS’ free tax filing program is at risk amid Trump scrutiny

The IRS free tax filing program, known as Direct File, has faced heavy Republican scrutiny since its 2024 launch. Direct File expanded to more than 30 million taxpayers across 25 […]

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February 28, 2025

Thinking of not filing your tax return amid IRS cutbacks? Penalties can be costly, experts say

As the IRS faces cutbacks, some taxpayers are weighing whether to file returns this season. But the “failure to file” penalty is 5% of your taxes owed per month or […]

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February 26, 2025

The average IRS tax refund is more than 32% lower so far this season, early filing data shows. Here’s why

The average IRS tax refund amount is 32.4% lower than it was at around the same point in the filing season in 2024, according to early filing data. As of Feb. 14, […]

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February 25, 2025

The average IRS tax refund is more than 32% lower this season, early filing data shows. Here’s why

The average tax refund this year is down 32.4% compared to last year, according to early filing data from the IRS. Tax season opened on Jan. 27, and the average refund amount was $2,169 […]

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December 24, 2023

With the Supreme Court on the sideline for now, Trump’s lawyers press immunity claims before lower court in late-night filing

Donald Trump was acting within his role as president when he pressed claims about “alleged fraud and irregularity” in the 2020 election, his lawyers told a federal appeals court in […]