2026 Tax Season Is Coming up: Here's What You Need to Know

2026 tax season is coming up: Here's what you need to know

Tax season officially begins on Monday, Jan. 26, when the IRS starts accepting and processing 2025 federal tax returns.

This is one of the ‘most important steps’ before tax season opens, IRS says

The 2026 tax season opens on Jan. 26. To prepare, you should access your IRS online account, which could save time later, experts say.

Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26 this year

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.

When does 2026 tax season start? First filing date and deadline

Here's all the dates you need to know before you file your federal taxes this year.

IRS sets Jan. 26 opening for 2026 Tax Filing Season

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced that Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, will mark the official start of the nation’s 2026 filing season, when the agency begins accepting and processing 2025 individual income tax returns. Several new tax law provisions from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill take effect this year and could affect federal taxes, credits and deductions. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their 2025 returns an…

IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season; online tools and resources help with tax filing

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill become effective, which could impact federal taxes, credits and deductions. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their 2025 tax […] The post IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season; online tools and resources help with ta…