Trump, IRS and Tax Refunds

Could IRS Tax Refunds Be Delayed by Trump's Policies?
President Donald Trump's executive orders have raised concerns over potential delays in tax refunds during the 2025 filing season.
IRS tax refunds: Why Trump’s executive orders could impact when you get your money
WASHINGTON -- Tax refunds are expected to start hitting bank accounts in the coming weeks as the Internal Revenue Service continues to process millions of returns. However, a pair of executive orders signed recently by President Donald Trump might cause some delays in getting those refunds paid out, according to Newsweek.
Your IRS refund in NC could be delayed this year with Trump’s hiring freeze. What to know
Taxpayers should expect to receive their tax refunds within 21 days of filing if they file electronically, but that money could be delayed this year.
Could the IRS Hiring Freeze Delay Tax Refunds? What We Know
If the IRS experiences staff shortages, the ability to process returns as quickly as in previous years could be in jeopardy.
Trump, at least for now, has not terminated Direct File, the free IRS tax filing system
In early February 2025, claims emerged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, had terminated, or planned to terminate, a program — Direct File — run by the IRS that allows (some) citizens to file individual tax returns for free:
IRS refunds could be in trouble. Will Trump’s hiring freeze slow payments to GA taxpayers?
Trump’s orders calling for an IRS hiring freeze and a return to work directive could slow down the process for GA taxpayers waiting on a refund.
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