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International Revenue Service Building, in Washington

Nation Jan 28

IRS faces challenges in 2026 tax season due to jobs cuts and new laws

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Nation Jan 08

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building is seen in Washington, U.S. September 28, 2020. Photo by Erin Scott/REUTERS
You can begin filing your taxes on Jan. 26 this year

The IRS will start accepting 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, marking the official start of the 2026 tax filing season.

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Politics Jun 25

People walk in the rain past the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington
Watchdog warns Trump's budget bill could complicate 2026 tax filing season after IRS staffing cuts

The National Taxpayer Advocate report notes that the IRS historically receives more calls after significant changes in tax law, so it may need additional employees and improved digital tools to maintain its level of service if Trump's legislative package passes…

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Politics Apr 23

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service building after it was reported the IRS will lay off about 6,700 employees, in Washington...
At IRS, leadership churn and a worker exodus roil agency

The height of tax season was the height of turmoil at the IRS.

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Economy Apr 16

US Individual Income Tax Return Forms 1040
Why Tax Day is April 18 this year, and how early spring became tax season

The tax deadline has been pushed back to April 18 this year, giving those leaving it to the last minute a few extra days. Usually, the day falls on April 15. But why is Tax Day in April anyway? Well,…

By Thomas Godwin, The Converastion

Dec 18

Watch 5:47
As Congress debates a child tax credit expansion, families struggle to get by

By Laura Barrón-López, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens

Lawmakers and staffers are working through the weekend on Capitol Hill as they close out the Congressional term. Democrats are hoping the last-minute dealmaking will give them a final chance to secure an elusive policy goal: expanding the child tax…

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Apr 17

Why Tax Day laggards should consider filing for an extension

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Monday is Tax Day — the federal deadline for individual tax filing and payments — and the IRS will receive tens of millions of last-minute filings electronically and through paper forms.

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Apr 15

Watch 5:56
IRS struggles with a major backlog ahead of the tax deadline

By John Yang, Courtney Norris

As the deadline to file federal taxes approaches Monday in most states, questions remain for many about what to expect this tax season, and when to expect their refunds. The IRS is warning that refunds may be delayed for many…

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Mar 18

WATCH: IRS commissioner testifies before House about 2021 filing season

By News Desk and Associated Press

Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles Rettig will testify Thursday before the House Ways and Means Committee about the 2021 tax filing season.

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Mar 11

Trump administration weighs delaying tax deadline amid virus outbreak

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Mnuchin says a payment delay would have the effect of putting more than $200 billion back into the economy.

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