The IRS is operating with roughly 27% fewer employees this tax filing season than it did last year. And, last July, a major new tax law took effect, containing many new provisions affecting individuals for tax year 2025.
We checked in with some tax professionals to get a read on how the filing season has been going so far, both for them and for their clients.
Here are some top takeaways:
Confusion over new tax breaks
No tax on overtime. No tax on tips. No tax on Social Security.
That’s how three new tax breaks have been pitched to