Taxes December 12, 2025
IRS Says Financial Crimes Surged Nearly 16% in 2025—Up to $10.6B
Of the $10.59 billion, $4.5 billion resulted from tax fraud, marking an increase of 111.8% from FY24, the agency said this week.
February 19, 2018
2018 IRS Income Tax Refund Chart: Where’s My Refund
Waiting on your tax refund? Wondering: “Where’s my refund? (Or) Where’s my income tax refund?” – We have the answer. It depends on a couple of things, but the good news is that there are several tools to help find out. (This article was updated on Feb. 18, 2018.) First of all, taxpayers who use...…
February 15, 2018
Updated: 2018 IRS Income Tax Refund Chart – When Will I Get My Tax Refund?
Refund Date Estimation Chart. The IRS started processing most returns on January 29, but will not start processing returns with the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until mid-February 2018.
February 14, 2018
IRS Income Tax Refunds Might Take Longer Under New Budget
The proposed budget for fiscal year 2019 that was released by the White House on February 12 includes a $2.3 billion outlay for tax filing and compliance administration and another $110 million to update the IRS’ computer systems.
February 13, 2018
How to Track Your 2018 IRS Income Tax Refund
You want your income tax refund, and you want it soon. Unfortunately, the IRS is processing millions of tax refunds right now. So how can you find out when you'll get yours? This chart shows you.
February 13, 2018
2018 Tax Refund Dates: When Will You Get Your IRS Refund?
Waiting on your tax refund? Wondering: "Where's my refund? (Or) Where's my income tax refund?" - We have the answer. It depends on a couple of things, but the good news is that there are several tools to help find out. (This article was updated on Feb. 16
February 9, 2018
Rand Paul Causes Brief Government Shutdown
Less than a month has passed since the last government shutdown, but for a few hours early on Friday morning, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) used a Senate rule to shut the federal government down. It was a symbolic gesture, at best.
February 6, 2018
2018 IRS Income Tax Refunds Could Be Delayed by Government Shutdown
According to the contingency plan that went into effect during the first shutdown, about half the IRS staff – around 35,000 workers -- will be told to stay home. The other half will still punch in.
January 31, 2018
2018 IRS Tax Refund Schedule – Where’s My Refund?
How quickly a taxpayer receives a refund also depends on when they file and whether they have requested a direct deposit of their refund, or a paper check. This is because during some time frames there is increased traffic, with more filers getting ...
January 29, 2018
IRS Starts Processing Returns: Chart Shows Estimated Income Tax Refund Dates
The IRS started processing returns on January 29. The IRS will not start processing returns with the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until mid-February 2018.
January 29, 2018
Feb. 8 Government Shutdown Could Cripple IRS in Middle of Tax Season
The shutdown of the federal government on January 20 only lasted two days. But another deadline is looming: Uncle Sam will close up shop again on February 8 if Congress doesn’t take further action.
January 25, 2018
2018 IRS Income Tax Refund Chart
The IRS will start processing most returns on January 29, but will not start processing returns with the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until mid-February 2018.
January 24, 2018
Trump to Tap Beverly Hills Lawyer to Lead the IRS
If nominated and approved, Rettig faces an uphill battle in turning around the IRS, which has suffered in recent years from a dwindling budget and several black eyes, including the “Tea Party scandal” that unfolded under Koskinen’s watch.