Tax fraud begins in January with phony IRS messages aimed at Americans
Tax season doesn’t really start in April; for scammers, it begins as soon as January rolls around. While you might be waiting for your W-2 or 1099, cybercriminals waste no time bombarding people with fake IRS messages, alerts about “refund problems,” and account verification scams. These scams often look surprisingly legitimate, which is, unfortunately, by […]
IRS Provides Updated Guidance for 2026 Filing Season
As President’s Day nears, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a warning to taxpayers about a surge in call center demand. This particular week is historically one of the busiest during the tax filing season. To help avoid long wait times, Americans are urged to utilize the various online tools that provide answers to […]
IRS pushes Louisiana tax filing deadline to March 31 following severe winter ice storms
Tax Relief Announced in Louisiana NEW ORLEANS – The IRS has rolled out tax relief for both individuals and businesses in Louisiana impacted by the severe winter ice storm that started on January 22. Thanks to this announcement, those affected now have until March 31 to file and pay various federal personal and corporate tax […]
IRS tax refunds have increased by 10.9% this season, according to early filing data.
D Keine | E+ | Getty Images Early filing data from the IRS indicates that the average tax refund has risen by 10.9% compared to the same period last year. The 2026 tax season kicks off on January 26th. As of February 6, the average refund amount reported by the IRS is $2,290, an increase […]
IRS warns about two common tax credits that may postpone your refund for weeks. Be aware to avoid stress.
Tax season is here, and many people are eagerly anticipating their refunds. However, delays may affect millions of Americans, as suggested by a recent statement from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), indicating that certain regulations could slow down processing times for those utilizing two widely used programs. The IRS mentions on its website that, “We […]
Tax refund schedule: When your IRS money might arrive in your account
<BATON ROUGE, La. – If you’ve submitted your federal income tax return and are waiting for a refund, the IRS indicates you should see it in your account soon. However, the exact timing will rely on when your return was submitted. This year, the IRS is solely processing refunds through direct deposit, meaning no paper […]
IRS disclosed tax information about almost 50,000 individuals to DHS officials, suggesting a possible breach of legal safeguards, according to a report.
Recent court documents reveal that the IRS disclosed private taxpayer information, pertaining to around 50,000 individuals, to officials at the DHS. This action was purportedly taken in connection with the Trump administration’s extensive deportation campaign, which raises questions about legal compliance. In a court filing made public on Wednesday, the Internal Revenue Service acknowledged that […]
IRS mistakenly shared taxpayer information with DHS officials, court documents reveal
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has mistakenly revealed sensitive data of numerous taxpayers to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) due to a contentious agreement allowing the sharing of immigration information to identify undocumented immigrants, according to a recent court document. Last spring, the IRS, Treasury Department, and DHS finalized a deal that permitted taxpayer […]
Federal judge halts information sharing agreement between IRS and ICE under Trump administration
Tom Homan Lays Off 700 Federal Employees in Minneapolis Chad Wolf, the former Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, shared his thoughts during an appearance on “America’s Newsroom,” regarding Tom Homan’s recent choice to downsize federal operations in Minneapolis. This decision comes against the backdrop of a growing push to allow officials access to prisons for […]
When you can anticipate your IRS tax refund
Tax season has officially kicked off. A lot of filers are curious if they might snag a bigger refund this year after the White House revealed that Americans could potentially receive an extra $1,000 back. The 2026 tax filing period started on January 26, and anyone who overpaid during the last tax year should be […]