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

The IRS has announced that the 2026 filing season will begin January 26, when tax law changes enacted in 2025 take effect.

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Tax filing season starts Jan. 26

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IRS will accept 2025 tax returns starting Jan. 26

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 announces when it will begin accepting 2025 tax returns

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When does IRS e-file open for 2026?

Key Points ・The 2026 tax filing season may not open until mid-February, later than the usual late-January start. ・Federal tax law changes, combined with staffing reductions and the recent government shutdown,

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IRS Free File Now Open for 2026 - The Free File Alliance Offers Taxpayers Free Federal Tax Filing via Industry-Leading Tax Software

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 filing season, with free filing available at IRS.

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Many Americans qualify to file federal taxes for free online. Here's how

The deadline for filing federal tax returns for tax year 2024 is April 15, 2025. If you haven't filed yet, you might be able to do so for free online through the IRS Free File portal, which offers pathways for U.S. taxpayers to submit their federal tax ...