IRS Tax Filing Season Begins Today. Expect Confusion. Here’s What to Know

IRS Opens 2026 Filing as White House Expects Largest Tax Refund Season

The Internal Revenue Service announced on Jan. 26 the opening of the 2026 tax filing season. “The IRS expects about 164 million individual tax returns for tax year 2025 to be filed ahead of the Wednesday, April 15, federal deadline. Taxpayers can find a range of tools and filing options on IRS.gov to help them prepare and file their returns,” according to the agency’s news release. The IRS has various online tools and resources that taxpayers ca…

Where's My Refund? How To Track Your Status With IRS Tool During The 2026 Tax Season

Tax season is officially open. Starting Monday, taxpayers can file their returns with the IRS. They have until April 15 to do so unless an extension is filed. The IRS also has a tool that all taxpayers can use to check their current tax return and refund. Here’s how it works and what you need to know. Tax season runs from Jan. 26, 2026, to April 15, 2026 An estimated 164 million Americans are expected to file during the 2026 tax season. The dead…

Where is my tax refund? Tax season 2026 now open

2026 tax season opened Monday, Jan 26, and if you've already filed, you can start tracking your refund status soon.

Tax filing season begins

The IRS is opening up its annual tax filing season Monday.

2026 tax filing season now open: How to get your refund ASAP

The IRS advised setting up direct deposit and filing taxes online would ensure the fastest tax returns.

IRS tax filing season begins today. Expect confusion. Here’s what to know

Millions of U.S. taxpayers will start filing returns today, which is their first chance at getting a refund.