A group of Maryland lawmakers is calling on the IRS to expedite federal tax refunds for individuals who are facing financial ...

The IRS is reevaluating how to gauge the more than 150 taxpayer service improvement projects it had been pursuing before staffing and budget cuts this year.

Lawmakers noted their letter comes as “recent IRS staffing challenges caused by the Trump Administration” have complicated ...

Taxpayers could face significant hurdles during the 2026 tax filing season after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reduced ...

After a successful 2025 tax filing season, the loss of over 25% of staff and a 37% drop in funding leave the status of the 2026 season in doubt, the national taxpayer advocate’s midyear report said.

National Taxpayer Advocate rings warning bell about how much the IRS will be prepared for 2026 tax season, given job cuts and tax changes.

Congressional actions on tax legislation and IRS budget proposals—expected before July 4—will determine the scale of changes and challenges for the next tax season.