
December 22, 2025

Paper tax returns fell to a multi-year low in 2025 as electronic filing, Free File programs, and tax preparation software drove taxpayers to file digitally.

IRS digital support tools are seeing record use during the 2025 filing season as taxpayers check refund status, manage accounts, and handle tax tasks online.

IRS automated collection notices pause during the 2025 tax season, which may delay reminder letters. Tax debt, interest, and penalties apply to taxpayers.

IRS installment agreement use rises as more taxpayers turn to payment plans and monthly payments to manage tax debt and balances due after filing returns.

IRS cryptocurrency reporting expands in 2025 with new Form 1099-DA rules, increasing oversight of digital asset transactions and tax return reporting.

Virtual Tax Court hearings are expanding in 2025 as more IRS disputes move online, allowing taxpayers to appear remotely before the United States Tax Court.