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Will the expected IRS staff cuts delay my 2025 tax refund?

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The IRS began accepting tax returns on Jan. 27 and will continue to do so until April 15 .

President Trump says he intends to maketo the IRS during its busy period.

Accountants are strongly advising people to file early this year as they could encounter delays, particularly as they get closer to the filing deadline.

Taxpayers filing electronically can view the status of their tax refund using the IRS ' Where's My Refund? tool 24 hours after the IRS acknowledges their return has been received.

Those filing by mail can view their refund status four weeks after they mail in their return.

To use the tool, taxpayers will need to enter their Social Security number, or ITIN .

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