Latest Internal Revenue Service News

Tax season has begun. Here's when you'll get your refund

Jan. 29, 2025 11:29 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 140 million people will file returns by April 15. The agency has also debuted a new online tool to help taxpayers check the status of any refund they may be entitled to. President Donald Trump this week offered all federal...

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

Jan. 27, 2025 20:14 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to serve as President Donald Trump's treasury secretary, giving him the delicate balancing act of cutting taxes and curbing deficits while putting forward a plan on tariffs that doesn't jeopardize growth. ...