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Don't expect a speedy tax refund in 2026 from an understaffed IRS
The IRS lost 26% of its 102,000-person workforce to layoffs and buyouts this year through early June, amid a larger effort by ...
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IRS stimulus checks: The government is sending out automatic payments this month. Here’s how to know if you’ll get one - MSN
The checks are part of the COVID-era aid package authorized during the height of the pandemic. If you’re eligible, you don’t have to do anything to claim it. This month, the IRS is sending out ...
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Will the government shutdown affect your IRS tax return? - MSN
Even if the government shuts down, your tax obligations do not. The U.S. tax code remains in full effect, and all taxpayers are still legally required to file returns and make payments as scheduled.
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IRS during shutdown: The government shutdown is about to delay your tax filing; won't issue refunds during shutdown - CBS News
Government shutdown may delay IRS from processing tax refunds 03:29. Americans are used to procrastinating when it comes to filing their taxes. This year, tax season is expected to see an even ...
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Here's how the IRS has been affected by the government shutdown
The IRS has sent close to 90 percent of its workforce home without pay due to the government's partial shutdown, according to a contingency plan published by the agency in December.