Since the start of tax season, the IRS has issued more than $100 billion in tax refunds to Americans, with the average refund amount rising compared to 2024.

In Michigan, 153 probationary IRS employees represented by the union have lost their jobs so far, according to the National Treasury Employees Union. The job cuts hit during this year's tax season.

Despite the similar-sounding names, returns and refunds are hugely different, yet hugely important aspects of the tax filing season. Your return is what you file with the IRS list

A tax refund is when a reimbursement is made to a taxpayer for any excess amount paid in taxes to the federal or state government. The IRS issues billions of dolla

As tax season unfolds in 2025, taxpayers are experiencing unexpected delays in their refunds. With 7.7% fewer returns received by the IRS, several factors are contributing to this slowdown.