IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says

Up next

Author

Share article

The post has been shared by 0 people.
Facebook 0
X (Twitter) 0
Pinterest 0
Mail 0

WASHINGTON — The IRS moved refunds faster than many expected during the 2026 tax season, even after deep staffing reductions, but the national taxpayer advocate said people who needed direct help from the agency often struggled to get it.

ALSO READ: Florida Lawyer's Shocking Blunders Leave Judges in Disbelief: A Legal Brief Disaster

NOTE: The video is from a previous report.

Copyright © 2026 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Trump DOJ gives California 48-hour ultimatum over suspected noncitizen voters

Trump DOJ Gives California 48-Hour Ultimatum Over Alleged Noncitizen Voters

The Trump administration has given California 48 hours to review suspected noncitizen…
Copper theft suspect's desperate escape caught on bodycam video before deputies discover what he left behind

Copper Theft Suspect’s Escape Captured on Bodycam as Deputies Find Evidence Left Behind

An Oklahoma man accused of stealing copper made a dramatic escape by…
Six Flags rider who fell to his death was in remission from cancer, survived 'crazy' car fire, sister says

Six Flags Death Victim Was in Cancer Remission, Survived Car Fire

A Georgia man who had battled cancer and recently survived what his…
Ukraine slams SpaceX for cutting Starlink internet access while Russians launch brutal attacks

Ukraine Slams SpaceX Over Starlink Cuts Amid Russian Attacks

WASHINGTON — Ukrainian officials reacted with fury Wednesday after SpaceX restricted Kyiv’s…
South Dakota deputy Katherine Frank dies days after being shot during Sioux Falls confrontation

South Dakota Deputy Katherine Frank Dies After Sioux Falls Shooting

A Minnehaha County sheriff’s deputy has died after being shot during a…
Great Wolf Lodge family massacre blew up during ‘uncommon’ three-week stay at pricey resort, officials say

Officials: Family Massacre Erupted During Great Wolf Lodge Stay

Disturbing details have emerged about the deaths of a father and his…
Raphael Warnock: Trump Is Unleashing 'Unabashed, Unvarnished Bigotry'

Sen. Raphael Warnock Says Trump Has “Unleashed Wickedness”

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) said Tuesday on MSNBC’s “All In” that President…
Trump threatens Hamas if Gaza ceasefire collapses as JD Vance to visit Israel

Trump’s Gaza Plan Draws Global Backing One Year Later

Jack Keane: Trump’s Gaza peace deal is a ‘huge step forward’ Retired…
Mamdani admits he didn't watch NY gov debate — but accuses Blakeman of 'bigotry and racism'

NYC Mayor Candidate Mamdani Missed NY Debate, Calls Blakeman Racist

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani accused Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman…
Chicago City Council approves $260M police misconduct settlement tied to CPD Detective Reynaldo Guevara

Chicago City Council Approves $260M Police Misconduct Settlement Linked to CPD Detective Reynaldo Guevara

CHICAGO () — The Chicago City Council has approved a $260.8 million…
Criminologist professor at Big Ten college offers warning to students as police probe possible serial killer

Big Ten Criminologist Warns Students Amid Possible Serial Killer Probe

Concerns about a possible serial killer have left Lansing, Michigan, a Big…
Rep. Ilhan Omar investigated in DC, Minnesota over inflating net worth, immigration fraud: sources

Rep. Ilhan Omar Probed Over Net Worth, Immigration Fraud: Sources

WASHINGTON — Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing at least two federal investigations,…