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No, Trump's IRS Hiring Freeze Won't Delay Your Tax Refund -- but Not Doing This Could

President Donald Trump ordered a hiring freeze in the federal government, including the Internal Revenue Service , as part of cost-saving measures.
The IRS began accepting tax returns on January 27, 2025, with appointments filling up quickly, according to tax preparer Deja Boyd.
Tax experts advise filing taxes early due to potential delays caused by the IRS hiring freeze, as stated by Joyce Cheng.
The hiring freeze will not significantly impact the IRS's ability to manage the tax filing season, as seasonal employees should have been hired prior to the freeze.

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Belleville News-Democrat

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Could federal hiring freeze delay IRS tax returns? Experts weigh in

President Donald Trump ordered a hiring freeze in the federal government and that includes the Internal Revenue Service.

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No, Trump's IRS Hiring Freeze Won't Delay Your Tax Refund -- but Not Doing This Could

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2 months ago·New York, United States

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Trump IRS Hiring Freeze : How It Will Impact Your Tax Return – Accountant Log

The freeze would have prevented the agency from hiring new employees to process these returns. The Impact of the Hiring Freeze on the IRS The indefinite hiring freeze would have had significant consequences for the IRS. With fewer employees, the agency would have struggled to process the massive volume of tax returns. This would have resulted in delays and backlogs, causing frustration for taxpayers. The freeze would have also impacted the IRS’s…

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