Here is the information you need to make sure you don’t get any unpleasant shocks when you get your tax refund in 2025. We’ll talk about when the money might show up in your account and how to keep track of it if the IRS takes too long.
We will also talk about possible delays since things might move more slowly this year for some reason. Don’t worry, though. These tips will help you handle things the right way.
When does the tax return money show up? The question that keeps us up at night
We all want to know when they will pay the refund first. It takes the IRS about 21 days to process your return and send you the money if you file it online. You will have to wait six to eight weeks if you want paper. Things might take longer this year, though, because the IRS staff has changed. So, send in your tax return as soon as you can. Don’t wait until the last minute to do everything, or you might have to wait longer than you thought.
There is a tool that the IRS has that can tell you where your money is after you have already filed your tax return. You can find it on their website under the title “Where’s My Refund?” You only need to give them your Social Security number, the information about whether you are married, and the exact amount you want to get. If you need a refund for this year, you can call 800-829-1954. If you made an amended return, you can call 866-464-2050. So, don’t worry if the money doesn’t show up in your account by the due date. Before you start to worry, use this tool.
What could cause the tax returns to be late this year?
The part we don’t like so much is this: there may be delays. It looks like the IRS has had some staff changes, which could slow down the time it takes to process reports. A program called “deferred resignation” was put in place during the Trump administration. It gave government workers up to eight months’ pay if they quit their jobs.
It was planned to cut the staff by 5–10%, but only 3% of workers actually took them up on their offer. Those who stayed have to work until May 15 to make sure the tax season doesn’t get thrown off. But since there aren’t as many people playing, it might take longer to refund some people than normal.
Important dates from the IRS that you should not miss
Put this date on your calendar if you don’t want to get in trouble with the IRS: The last day to file your federal tax return is April 15, 2025. You might have a few extra days if it’s a holiday or weekend, but don’t trust yourself.
Don’t wait until the last minute to do anything. You might get your refund faster if you file your tax return quickly. And if the price worries you, keep reading because there is a free choice.
Is Elon Musk’s DOGE strong enough to take down the IRS? What the myth really means
For many people, the idea of shutting down the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sounds great, but is it really possible? Some powerful politicians and businesspeople have said they don’t like the agency, but getting rid of it isn’t as easy as pressing a button or signing a decree.
To begin, the IRS was formed by the US Congress, which means that it could only be gotten rid of by passing new laws. There is some talk about doing it by executive order, but in fact, there would be a lot of legal problems with that. Plain and simple, someone in power needs to change the rules in order for it to happen.
Would there be no taxes, or would the name of the person collecting them change?
A big misconception about getting rid of the IRS is that people think taxes will go away as well. In fact, though, getting rid of the IRS doesn’t mean the government stops taking money.
An experienced tax lawyer at Chamberlain Hrdlicka named George W. Connelly said in 2020 that the country would still need a way to collect taxes even if the IRS went away. He said that people who work in tax would rather deal with the current system and all of its problems than try to set up a state system that could be even more difficult.
From their point of view, making a new organization or changing the name of the IRS would not solve the problem at its core: someone should always collect taxes, and tax returns should not be affected.
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