
December 28, 2025

Find out when to expect your 2025 California FTB refund. Learn standard processing timelines, what causes delays, and how to track your refund status online.

California state-federal tax data matching is expanding as the Franchise Tax Board upgrades systems to compare state tax returns with IRS records.

IRS refund delays continue as identity verification and processing backlogs slow tax refunds for millions of taxpayers, according to IRS and advocate reports.

IRS filing errors delaying refunds affect millions of taxpayers. The agency warns that tax return mistakes can trigger reviews and extend refund timelines.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) updates tax brackets, deductions, and credits for 2026. See how federal tax changes affect families and businesses.

The OBBB timeline shows which tax provisions expire between 2025 and 2028 and which rules remain permanent, affecting future tax planning.