604 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (70%).
r/IRS Traffic & Engagement r/IRS Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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)
Most Active by Day
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 | 188 (31.3%) | 4 |
| Tax Question | 164 (27.3%) | 2 |
| General Question | 115 (19.1%) | 2 |
| Previous Years/ IRS Collections & Back Taxes | 70 (11.6%) | 4 |
| Rant :snoo_scream: | 30 (5.0%) | 8 |
| Rejoice :cake: | 14 (2.3%) | 30 |
| Pather Question/ Comment | 10 (1.7%) | 14 |
| State Local Tax Question | 5 (0.8%) | 1 |
| News / Current Events | 5 (0.8%) | 212 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| irs | 127 (21.0%) | 13 | 13 |
| tax | 122 (20.2%) | 2 | 8 |
| refund | 94 (15.6%) | 3 | 11 |
| return | 90 (14.9%) | 2 | 7 |
| received | 43 (7.1%) | 5 | 11 |
| help | 41 (6.8%) | 1 | 7 |
| amended | 37 (6.1%) | 2 | 9 |
| taxes | 36 (6.0%) | 6 | 13 |
| payment | 29 (4.8%) | 4 | 11 |
| letter | 29 (4.8%) | 8 | 10 |
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.
IRS Audit Revenue Fell 35% as Examination and Collection Staffing Fell 27%
Well guys it finally happened
It’s finally over!!
IRS letter for Trump IRA accounts
Soooo I'm scared as f y'all....
What’s going on behind the scenes of the IRS?
IRS agent said she had to use bathroom and hung up on me
Diligently abiding by payment plan for several years of back taxes. Just received 16 letters of intent to terminate agreement and levy.
Received a letter from the IRS stating that I owe back taxes for a job I have never worked at
I just found a $4,000 IRS check from 2021 can I still cash it?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRS Audit Revenue Fell 35% as Examination and Collection Staffing Fell 27% | 899 | 56 | link | Sep 2 |
| Well guys it finally happened | 305 | 185 | image | Sep 6 |
| It’s finally over!! | 130 | 61 | image | Sep 19 |
| IRS letter for Trump IRA accounts | 122 | 36 | text | Sep 26 |
| Soooo I'm scared as f y'all.... | 110 | 125 | text | Sep 22 |
| What’s going on behind the scenes of the IRS? | 104 | 133 | text | Sep 19 |
| IRS agent said she had to use bathroom and hung up on me | 71 | 40 | text | Sep 28 |
| Diligently abiding by payment plan for several years of back taxes. Just received 16 letters of intent to terminate agreement and levy. | 70 | 73 | text | Sep 3 |
| Received a letter from the IRS stating that I owe back taxes for a job I have never worked at | 67 | 34 | text | Sep 24 |
| I just found a $4,000 IRS check from 2021 can I still cash it? | 50 | 43 | text | Sep 19 |
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 Tuesdays around 11 AM 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 20 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/IRS get?
Posts on r/IRS average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/IRS get most?
On r/IRS, most posts are text posts (70%)