If you're ready to file your 2025 income taxes (and receive your potential tax refund) early, here is the information and documentation you need. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team.

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Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season. Robin Hartill Robin Hartill is a Florida-based Certified Financial Planner ...

The 2026 tax season will open on Monday, Jan. 26, giving you almost 12 weeks to file your 2025 state and federal income tax returns before the April deadline. But what if you run out of time, or ...

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Tax filings for the 2026 season begin Jan. 26, the agency announced. “The Internal Revenue Service is ready to help taxpayers meet their tax filing and payment obligations during the 2026 filing ...

The 2026 tax season is underway, with the IRS accepting federal returns starting Jan. 26. Most taxpayers expect a refund and, for many, it's a critical part of their budget. According to a TaxSlayer ...

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...