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Terry Savage: Waiting for an IRS refund? You're not alone
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Terry Savage, Tribune Content Agency , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A combination of factors has led to a backlog at the Internal Revenue Service.
Delays in tax refunds are affecting many individuals, including some in the Waco area. A combination of factors has led to a backlog at the Internal Revenue Service. Seniors are among those impacted, with some receiving refunds for taxes withheld from Social Security benefits.
The Internal Revenue Service is experiencing a high volume of refund requests, contributing to the delays. Further information on the cause of the delays and the status of tax refunds is available from the Internal Revenue Service and other sources, including the Waco Tribune-Herald.
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Category: local Published: July 29, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Delays in tax refunds are affecting many individuals, including some in the Waco area. A combination of factors has led to a backlog at the Internal Revenue Service. Seniors are among those impacted…
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