
December 28, 2025

IRS paperless notices increase in 2025 as modernization efforts under the Inflation Reduction Act push more tax forms and records into digital processing.

Low-income taxpayer clinics report rising demand as taxpayers seek help with identity theft, tax disputes, collection matters, and federal tax controversies.

Treasury expands Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic funding to support Spanish-language assistance and representation for taxpayers facing IRS tax disputes.

IRS2Go app usage rises during filing season as taxpayers check refund status, track a federal income tax refund, and access Internal Revenue Service tools.

IRS fraud filters are delaying some 2025 tax refunds as returns enter manual review for identity verification, income checks, and fraud screening.

IRS e-file processing time helps many taxpayers receive refunds faster. Electronically filed returns and direct deposit shorten the refund processing wait.