Kaercher says that risks to the filing season could include delayed tax refunds, inability to answer as many phone calls or help lines, and “there’s a question of whether they retained the right people in house” to quickly solve technical issues should they arise during tax season.

Tax refunds in 2025 are currently running 32% lower than they were a year ago. That gap is expected to close in the coming weeks, though, as returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit begin to be processed.

Early results from the IRS indicate that 7.7% fewer tax returns were filed in the first two weeks of the 2025 season. Why are some delaying filing?

With tax season upon us, scammers are out in full-force. Keep reading to find out how to avoid scams this tax season, and keep your refund and personal information safe.

Tax season brings a list of scams to watch out for that the Internal Revenue Service calls “the dirty dozen.” It’s a warning for taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals to watch out for schemes that threaten financial information.

As tax season begins, the number of crooks looking for an easy payday at your expense are on the rise, the NYPD warned Staten Islanders online. The 122nd Police Precinct in New Dorp used the social media platform X,