1.0K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 33 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (63%).
r/IRS Traffic & Engagement r/IRS Traffic & Engagement
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Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/IRS Most Active Times When r/IRS Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/IRS Flair Performance r/IRS Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Refund/ E-File Status Question | 439 (42.5%) | 2 |
| Tax Question | 213 (20.6%) | 2 |
| General Question | 159 (15.4%) | 3 |
| Previous Years/ IRS Collections & Back Taxes | 106 (10.3%) | 6 |
| Rejoice :cake: | 39 (3.8%) | 10 |
| Rant :snoo_scream: | 36 (3.5%) | 11 |
| Pather Question/ Comment | 19 (1.8%) | 19 |
| News / Current Events | 14 (1.4%) | 133 |
| State Local Tax Question | 9 (0.9%) | 0 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/IRS Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/IRS
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| refund | 206 (19.9%) | 3 | 12 |
| irs | 178 (17.2%) | 14 | 13 |
| return | 123 (11.9%) | 2 | 8 |
| tax | 108 (10.4%) | 4 | 10 |
| help | 87 (8.4%) | 5 | 13 |
| amended | 74 (7.2%) | 2 | 6 |
| still | 69 (6.7%) | 4 | 9 |
| anyone | 49 (4.7%) | 2 | 10 |
| letter | 44 (4.3%) | 2 | 5 |
| received | 44 (4.3%) | 1 | 7 |
r/IRS Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/IRS
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/IRS Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/IRS
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Judge Rules Trump's $1.8 Billion IRS Deal Invalid – Then Calls Lawsuit an Attempt to Manipulate the Courts
The IRS Is Imploding
There is nobody left to answer the phones.
Help! My tax preparer committed fraud on my 2022 & 2024 returns (claimed fake mortgage interest). I’m being audited and need a professional.
I owe back taxes from 2010. It's been 15 years. Can they still collect? Is there a time limit?
Um... I accidentally got 18k refund on 23k of income. Money is spent. Any advice?
Update on $600,000 taxes owed situation now
The IRS just cost me a job
Tiny but HUGE mistake
The IRS just took all my money. I do not owe taxes, but my mother and I share a joint account and she does... Help
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judge Rules Trump's $1.8 Billion IRS Deal Invalid – Then Calls Lawsuit an Attempt to Manipulate the Courts | 1.3K | 4 | link | Jul 14 |
| The IRS Is Imploding | 512 | 178 | link | Jul 29 |
| There is nobody left to answer the phones. | 211 | 95 | text | Jul 10 |
| Help! My tax preparer committed fraud on my 2022 & 2024 returns (claimed fake mortgage interest). I’m being audited and need a professional. | 200 | 234 | text | Jul 18 |
| I owe back taxes from 2010. It's been 15 years. Can they still collect? Is there a time limit? | 187 | 129 | text | Jul 10 |
| Um... I accidentally got 18k refund on 23k of income. Money is spent. Any advice? | 179 | 626 | text | Jul 12 |
| Update on $600,000 taxes owed situation now | 145 | 26 | image | Jul 30 |
| The IRS just cost me a job | 140 | 177 | text | Jul 1 |
| Tiny but HUGE mistake | 122 | 63 | text | Jul 13 |
| The IRS just took all my money. I do not owe taxes, but my mother and I share a joint account and she does... Help | 115 | 176 | text | Jul 24 |
r/IRS Audience Overlap r/IRS Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/IRS FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/IRS
What's the best time to post on r/IRS?
Based on posting volume, r/IRS is most active on Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/IRS?
r/IRS averages 33 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/IRS get?
Posts on r/IRS average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/IRS get most?
On r/IRS, most posts are text posts (63%)