IRS Announces Little-Known Trick to Get Your 2026 Tax Returns Accepted Early

IRS Urges Early Preparation for 2026 Tax Filing Season Amid Major Changes

The IRS urges taxpayers to prepare for the 2026 filing season starting January 26, with new deductions from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, phasing out of paper refunds, Trump Accounts for kids, and digital asset reporting for 2025 returns due April 15.

2026 tax filing season gets underway Jan. 26

WASHINGTON — Jan. 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns. April 15 is the filing deadline to avoid penalties and interest.

Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26

WASHINGTON — Jan. 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns. April 15 is the filing deadline to avoid penalties and interest.

IRS Announces Little-Known Trick to Get Your 2026 Tax Returns Accepted Early

Can’t wait to file for a refund? Qualified taxpayers can start today, says the Internal Revenue Service. Using Free File can help.

IRS sets first day you can file you taxes. And you may get a bigger refund this year

The average refund last year was $3,167 up about $30 from the previous year.

Federal Tax Filing Season Opens January 26 As New Federal Deductions, Credits Take Effect

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin accepting and processing 2025 federal income tax returns on January 26, launching a filing season that includes major changes tied to recently enacted tax law, the agency announced Thursday. Taxpayers will have until April 15 to file and pay any taxes owed. The IRS expects to receive about […]