The 2026 tax filing season starts on Jan. 26, which marks the first day the IRS will accept and process individual tax returns for 2025. Most taxpayers must file federal returns and pay taxes owed by ...

Taxpayers eager to receive their tax refunds should mark Jan. 26, 2026, on their calendars, as the IRS said Thursday it will begin accepting federal income tax filings on that date. Annual tax refunds ...

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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, ...

For some people, tax refunds could turn out to be much fatter in 2026 than they'd expect after dramatic changes in key tax rules hit 2025 federal income tax returns. The new tax breaks come with ...

As the federal tax filing deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue Service says the 2026 filing season is moving smoothly, ...

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The 2026 tax filing season will open Jan. 26, the IRS said Thursday. The IRS will have about 25% fewer workers than a year ago and new tax provisions to handle. The date for the IRS to start accepting ...