Americans expecting tax refunds this year may face longer-than-usual waits as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) comes under growing strain following staffing reductions.

A recent Treasury Department watchdog report warns that staffing cuts and processing slowdowns are already straining the agency, and could leave millions waiting longer than expected for their money.

Link: https://www.newsweek.com/irs-refunds-late-year-2026-why-11497794