IRS postpones release of data on 2025 tax cuts amid GOP scrutiny

The administration led by Donald Trump has held back an IRS report that normally follows each filing season, which would illustrate how the 2025 tax cuts impacted Americans of different incomes. The agency says it is waiting for clearance from the Treasury Department, but observers note the unusual hold could conceal unflattering results before voters head to the polls. The data, expected to be the first detailed look at the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s new overtime and tip deductions, would show which breaks were claimed and how many taxpayers still owed money.

Past releases after earlier GOP tax cuts have sparked criticism when the numbers showed fewer charitable deductions or uneven benefit distribution. Former IRS officials suggest the Treasury’s involvement may conflict with a law granting statistical agencies autonomy over release timing.