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IRS announces date it will start accepting tax returns

When can you file taxes in 2026? IRS announces official start date for 2025 tax returns

The IRS has set the official start date for the 2026 tax filing season. Here's the earliest date that you can file your 2025 tax returns.

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IRS announces when it will start accepting 2025 tax returns

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Early Birds Can Begin Filing Their Taxes on Jan. 26 This Year

Jan. 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns.

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IRS confirms first day of 2026 tax season, key changes affecting your refunds

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IRS Sets January 26 Start For 2026 Tax Filing Season As Tax Law Changes Take Effect

When will the IRS begin accepting 2025 tax returns?

The IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, the agency announced. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their tax returns and pay any tax due, according to the IRS. If you request a six-month extension, you'll have until Oct. 15, a Thursday, to file your return.

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Late-Filed Returns Can Cancel Tax Relief Options - Clear Start Tax Warns Timing Matters More Than Amount Owed

Tax professionals say missing filing deadlines can quietly disqualify taxpayers from key IRS relief programs, even when balances are relatively small.