The Internal Revenue Service has announced when it will begin accepting tax returns in 2026. Tax filing season begins Monday, Jan. 26, and will run until Wednesday, April 15. The IRS expects to ...

Americans should take the next couple of weeks to get their tax documents in order if they want to be among the first to file their taxes (and get their refunds) when tax season opens on January 26, ...

The IRS has announced that the 2026 tax filing season will officially begin on January 26, 2026. The date marks when the IRS will begin accepting paper and electronic tax returns for returns filed by ...

Businesses can begin filing tax returns electronically next week, the IRS said Tuesday. Acceptance of returns will begin Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. ET, the IRS said in an alert. Starting Jan. 18, five ...

The Trump administration pulled the plug on IRS Direct File, a pilot program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free. But there are still many no-cost filing options available, ...

New tax law provisions and updated forms could affect deductions, credits, and refunds. A suite of online tools and resources is available to help taxpayers file accurately. It’s that time of year ...

Whether you file your taxes using online software or consult a tax professional, you need to get the right forms together. There are myriad permutations, but here is the most common information and ...

The 2026 US tax season is approaching, and taxpayers are already preparing for important deadlines and filing requirements. Traditionally, the IRS begins processing individual returns in late January, ...

The Internal Revenue Service said Monday, Jan. 26 would be the opening day of the 2026 tax-filing season for individual returns. "President Trump is committed to the taxpayers of this country and ...

The IRS has announced that the 2026 tax filing season will open this month, bringing not only an earlier start but potentially larger refunds for many Americans. According to the IRS, the 2026 tax ...

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