IRS faces stiff challenges in 2026 tax season due to workforce cuts and new laws, a watchdog says

The national taxpayer advocate says the 2026 tax filing season is likely to face significant challenges due to IRS workforce ...

Some retirement savers lose a key tax break under new IRS rule

New IRS rule affects high-income earners making 401k catch-up contributions. Workers earning $150,000+ must now use Roth ...

IRS issues advice to millions on tax payment changes

The federal government ended the use of paper checks for payments in September 2025.

Why is the IRS holding millions of crucial tax refunds until March this year?

While the 2026 tax season is officially underway, millions of Americans will have to wait until at least March to receive ...

IRS CEO weighs in on whether potential shutdown will impact refund checks

Americans will receive tax refund checks even if there is a partial government shutdown, IRS CEO Frank Bisignano says as D.C.

Government shutdown could hamstring IRS amid tax season—but ICE would still operate

The government would partially shut down on Jan. 30 at midnight if lawmakers can’t reach a funding agreement.
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National Taxpayer Advocate pins some IRS modernization blame on procurement hurdles

In an annual report to Congress, Erin M. Collins details myriad IT acquisition issues the tax agency faces as it attempts to ...
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IRS mileage reimbursement rate: 2026 standard mileage rates and how to use them

The IRS mileage reimbursement rate allows eligible taxpayers to deduct vehicle use for qualifying purposes. Learn which trips ...

You Can Still Write The IRS A Check, But Your Refund Will Be Direct Deposit

As the IRS moves toward digital-only payments under a Trump-era executive order, taxpayers should expect changes in how refunds are issued and payments are made.